The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre (NFC) is a not-for-profit, culture and community-based organization mandated to serve the needs of urban Indigenous people in the City of Peterborough and surrounding area. The NFC is currently accepting applications for a full-time position as our Street Outreach Worker.
NFC is an inclusive organization, encouraging applications from qualified candidates, including persons of equity seeking populations. The position is open to qualified candidates although preference will be given to candidates with Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application).
Objective
To provide outreach services to connect urban Indigenous individuals and families to housing supports and/or permanent housing.
Area of Responsibility:
The Street Outreach Worker will lead outreach efforts focused on supporting urban Indigenous individuals and families experiencing houselessness in the City of Peterborough. Through proactive, community-based engagement, this role will connect individuals to housing solutions aimed at reducing houselessness and prevention of new inflow of houselessness, while providing culturally appropriate, trauma-informed and holistic supports.
· Provide community outreach services; offering care kits, food, harm reduction kits, etc.
· Build trust and rapport with potential service users and prepare them for readiness to complete an intake
· Provide supports to enhance housing readiness
· Provide houselessness prevention and diversion services
· Conduct intake and initial assessments to determine the types of supports required;
· Develop a strengths-based action plan with services users and update progress as needed;
· Attend local shelters and community spaces to support service users
· Work in collaboration with other NFC programs and outside agencies to provide wrap-around services;
· Provide funder and NFC documentation as required (may include quarterly statistic and narrative reporting, annual proposals and reports, work plans, etc.);
· Understand the City’s Coordinated Access System and the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) database and participate within it as required by funder
· Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date service user files, program records and statistics ensuring the maintenance of a secure and confidential filing system;
Qualifications
· Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
· 2 years post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, social work, or related field.
· Minimum 3 years of related work experience in housing and homelessness supports.
· Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with emphasis on family violence, the impacts of trauma, and community outreach.
· Knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board.
· High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
· Outstanding communication, analytical, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting skills
· Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
· Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check.
Salary: $49,500.00 - $60,500.00 (with a 3-month probation)
Benefits: Health care spending account, 2 weeks paid vacation, 15 days of paid sick time, 5 paid wellness days, holiday closures.
Schedule: 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday with evenings and weekends as needed
Work Location: In person ((Nogojiwanong/Peterborough)
Please email your Resume, Cover Letter and Three Working References to the attention of quoting job code SO-INT-FP2-033:
Amber Rose, Human Resource/Operations Manager
Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Email: [email protected]
Only those Resumes which include a Cover Letter, and Three (3) Working References and quoting the above job code will be considered.
Posting open until filled
**** only those selected for an interview will be contacted ****
****NFC does not use Artificial Intelligence, automated screening, or algorithmic decision-making in its recruitment and selection process****
Pay: $49,500.00-$60,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
