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Nakehndan - Knowing Your Truth

Housing Worker

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year · Full-time

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Pay: Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: May 3, 2027
Experience: Diploma and or degree in Social Work or related field, and/or a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Nakehndan - Knowing Your Truth is an Indigenous not-for-profit organization supporting Indigenous survivors of sexual assault and their families to heal as a unit. Nakehndan offers a variety of culturally infused programming to women and families in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding areas in a non-frontline capacity.

Our Mission is to empower sexual assault survivors through a variety of culturally infused programming and services that support survivors and their families to heal together. Our Vision is to create a safe space for Indigenous women and families to access wraparound supports that help them in their healing journey.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a full-time position with Nakehndan - Knowing Your Truth. Reporting to the Transition & Housing Manager, the Health & Housing Worker will provide full-time support and ensure day-to-day operations of programs are run professionally and efficiently with attention to confidentiality and compliance with Nakehndan’s mission, vision, values, and practice. The Health & Housing Worker will be responsible for carrying out the daily support needed in Nakehndan’s Transitional Housing Units, including on-call needs of occupants. The Health & Housing Worker will also be responsible for the Noojimo’iwewin program at Nakehndan, including but not limited to supports for the transitional housing units, food security, outdoor/land-based activities, physical health, and alternative medicine.

This position may require you to work evenings and weekends. It may also require you to work in a stressful environment, sometimes dealing with women in crisis situations. The ability to function flexibly, independently, and under pressure while managing situations, including emergencies, is an ongoing expectation.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts weekly check-ins at housing units, ensuring the needs of clients are met
Remains on-call for emergencies that may present at housing units (maintenance, lockouts, etc.)
Meets with clients to discuss needs and opportunities based on their wellness plans
Schedules and coordinates Noojimo’iwewin workshops, activities, and programs
Supports and coordinates cultural activities and ceremonies
Creates and accurately records surveys from workshops
Maintains respectful, effective, open, and honest communication with clients and staff
Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and record keeping in accordance with Nakehndan Policies
Ensures all required reports are fully completed and filed appropriately
Ensures the program functions within the operating budget for the year
Represents Nakehndan at community events and meetings
Implements and evaluates program planning, objectives, policies, and procedures
Supporting other programs as needed with notice, promoting a team environment
From time to time may be asked to administer different projects as they arise
Performs other duties as required

Skills and Ability

Excellent ability to deal professionally, effectively, and non-judgmentally with a broad range of personalities, needs, cultures, and abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills:
Solid time management skills, with the ability to complete and prioritize a variety of tasks within a given timeline, with adherence to important deadlines
Accurately track and submit program expenses, invoices, and other financial records
Ability to speak confidently in front of groups, including strong presentation skills
Computer-literate and has a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and the use of Google Workplace.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Progressive understanding of persistent mental illness, addictions, and other challenges, and how these issues impact overall health, well-being, and quality of life.
Understanding of the intergenerational trauma that occurs as a result of colonization, Residential Schools, the Sixties Scoop, and other oppressive systems, as well as the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Qualifications

Required to produce a favourable Vulnerable Sector Check
Required valid Driver’s License and access to an insured vehicle
Diploma and or degree in Social Work or related field, and/or a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience
Certification in Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and/or restorative practice with Anishinaabe populations is considered an asset

Experience:

Required minimum of two years of experience in the housing field
Required experience in working cooperatively and non-judgmentally with people with lived experience, mental health, etc.
Required experience working with Indigenous peoples and an awareness of the impacts of colonization.
Required experience in dealing with Anishinaabe/Indigenous family dynamics and Anishinaabe/Indigenous communities.
Required knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, ceremonies, and teachings
Preference given to those with experience working with survivors of Sexual Assault (SA), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Gender Based Violence (GBV), and Human Trafficking (HT)
Preference given to those with experience working with non-profit organizations, family support, social services, and/or related fields.
Preference given to those with knowledge (working or fluent) of Anishinaabemowin

Interested applicants can email their confidential cover letter, resume, and two references by the closing date.

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, November 18th @ 4:00pm

Please send your application to: kendall@nakehndan.ca

Subject: Housing Worker

Preference will be given to a qualified, Indigenous candidate.

We would like to thank all applicants who applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year

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Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support for transitional housing residents, including weekly check-ins and on-call emergency assistance, and coordinate the Noojimo’iwewin program’s wellness, food security, cultural, and land-based activities. Maintain confidential records and reports, manage program expenses and operations, evaluate programming, and represent the organization in the community.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in Social Work or a related field, or at least 5–7 years of relevant experience, along with a minimum of two years in housing and experience supporting Indigenous people and people with lived experience. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and a favourable Vulnerable Sector Check; knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and experience with Indigenous communities are required.

Skills

Housing Support
Crisis Response
Client Wellness Planning
Program Coordination
Cultural Activities Coordination
Anishinaabe Cultural Knowledge
Mental Health Awareness
Trauma-Informed Support
Confidential Record Keeping
Program Evaluation
Budget and Expense Tracking
Written and Verbal Communication
Presentation Skills
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace

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Keywords

Transitional Housing
Housing Support
Noojimo’iwewin Program
Indigenous Survivors
Sexual Assault
Intimate Partner Violence
Gender-Based Violence
Human Trafficking
Anishinaabe Culture
Anishinaabemowin
Cultural Activities
Ceremonies
Land-Based Activities
Food Security
Mental Health
Addictions
Intergenerational Trauma
Colonization
Wellness Plans
Crisis Response
Program Planning
Program Evaluation
Confidentiality
Budget Management
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Mental Health First Aid
Suicide Prevention
Restorative Practice
Vulnerable Sector Check

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