Overview

ABOUT THE CENTRE:

The ʔumʔiiqsu (Oomiiqsu) Centre is a newly built innovative and culturally centered home providing wrap-around support for Huu-ay-aht, and other Nuu-chah-nulth mothers and their children ages 12 and under. Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7-days per week. The ʔumʔiiqsu Centre Team will assist families at risk of homelessness due to Social Determinants of Health gaps, fleeing gender-based/intimate partner violence and/or involved with MCFD/Usma or other Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAAs) through the provision of shelter, in-house supports and access to a range of services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensuring a safe living environment for mothers and children.
• Provide a wide range of prevention-focused support services through culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed practice.
• Provide direct support to mothers to help them reach their personal goals.
• Assist and support mothers to address and resolve concerns identified by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Usma, and/or other Delegated Aboriginal Agencies.
• Group facilitation.
• Intensive parenting support.
• Conflict resolution.
• Crisis management.

AS A TENANT SUPPORT WORKER, YOU WILL:

• Assist mothers and children with daily routines, meal preparation and communal cleaning/organization.
• Help strengthen parent-child relationships and communication through 1-1 conversations/activities and group activities.
• Group Facilitation (i.e. group check-ins, life skills, healthy relationships, parenting circles, violence prevention, and other group topics).
• Modelling positive parenting strategies and guiding, as needed.
• Planning, organizing and participating in group and recreation activities.
• Assist with arranging guest speakers.
• Assist mothers with completing government forms and other applications.
• Work collaboratively with community service providers, including Usma and other Delegated Aboriginal Agency Social Workers and MCFD Social Workers.
• Provide transportation to mothers and children to appointments, programs, and events.
• Follow ʔumʔiiqsu Centre policies and procedures.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete training required by BC Housing Corporation Transitional Housing Program.
• All other duties as assigned.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful pre-employment checks, including vulnerable persons criminal records check, employment verification, and reference checks.
• Must have a Valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5.
• First Aid Training.
• Food Safe Level 1.
• Class 4 is an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Human Services Diploma, BA Child and Youth Care, BA Social Work.
• Combination of lived experience, experience and education.
• Cultural Sensitivity Training, Trauma Informed Practice Training, Conflict and Dispute Resolution Training, and Crisis Management Training.
• Knowledge of and experience supporting women and children impacted by gender-based and intimate partner violence.
• Supporting women and children in transitional housing programs is an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations people, knowledge of issues unique to First Nations

people and demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Programs including Word, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to work in a performance-focused, fast-paced environment in alignment with HFN’s values, culture and business goals.

COMPENSATION: $60,000 – $80,000 per year (Dependent on experience and education and/or lived experience + education and bi-weekly hours worked). Please note – these positions are not tax exempt.

Available Shifts:

• Shift 1: 7:00am – 5:30pm
• Shift 2: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
• Shift 3: 10:30pm – 9:00am

Shift Schedule Information:

• Hours range from 25.5 – 42.5 hours per week
• Shift lengths vary from 8.5 – 10.5 hours
• Days required per week range from 3-4 days per week depending on hours

**Please note all shifts you would be available for in your cover letter.**

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• ʔiisaak / Greater Respect. Personal and collective respect for the community and its people, traditional knowledge, the natural world, the metaphysical world and other peoples and communities. Working in a manner that reflects a commitment to client service excellence and actively contributing to workplace well-being and a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace.
• ʔuuʔałuk / Taking Care Of. This is about caring for present and future generations and the resources the land, water, and the natural world provides. Working on pursuing organizational efficiencies, demonstrating an appreciation of the importance of resources, including the willingness to adopt new and more efficient working methods.
• Hišuk ma c̕awak / Everything is One. A notion of the interconnected, interdependent, and reciprocal relationship between the people, the land, and the wider world(s) in a physical, spiritual and social sense. Listening actively to the views of others, respecting, considering, and incorporating them. Working collaboratively and relating effectively to others and embracing and valuing diversity.

Vision – Huu-ay-aht envisions a strong, self-governing and self- reliant Nation. ʔIisaak, hišuk ma cawak and ʔuuʔałuk guide us as we work together to foster a safe, healthy and sustainable Nation; where our culture, language, spirituality and economy flourish.

Mission – Pursuing self-reliance through economic opportunities, empowering and supporting citizens, stewardship of Ḥahuułi, and revitalizing language and culture for all Huu-ay- aht.

Huu-ay-aht First Nations Values

Professionalism

• Ethics – be prepared, on time and ready to work
• Ethics – be responsible for the success of your work and others
• Lead by example
• Respect – for confidentiality, yourself and co-workers
• Work / Life Balance
• Work Smarter – Share your expertise and your successes
• Take pride in your work

Respect

• Golden Rule – Treat others how you want to be treated
• Listen actively and attentively to what people are saying and clarify
• Accept people for who they are and don’t judge
• Basic Etiquette – remember the common courtesies, kindness & compassion
• Iisaak
• Observe protocol and ceremony

Trust

• Walk the talk – be honest, no gossiping
• Believe the good in everyone not the bad
• Voice your concerns, don’t harbor them – clear the air
• Spend more time focusing on what you are supposed to be doing, and less time on what others are or aren’t doing
• Be happy and enjoy your work life

Health

• A healthy body, mind and soul through proper diet, sleep and exercise
• Avoid burning out with a proper work / life balance
• Be positive – always remember to smile and laugh
• Care about each other, ask questions and follow up
• Be appreciative of one another and the work we do

Support

• Be available to help and ask for help when needed
• Advocate and help one another
• Provide constructive criticism, not just criticism
• Don’t gossip; stop gossip when it occurs
• Clarify and seek feedback from each other