Job Title: Family Wellness Advocate/Support Worker

Department: Tupa’s Lodge

Reports To: Tupas Lodge Manager

Hours: Varies by position

Wage: $25.00

About the Opportunity Tupa’s Lodge is an Indigenous Mothers’ Second-Stage Parenting and Life Skills Program that supports Indigenous mothers and their children in building stability, strengthening parenting and life skills, and preparing for independent living within a culturally supportive setting.

Available Positions

Weekend Evening Support Worker (Temporary / Maternity Leave Coverage, approximately 8-10 months)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

Support participants in developing and working toward individualized wellness, parenting, and life skills goals

Build respectful, supportive relationships with mothers and children while providing encouragement, guidance, and accountability

Complete case notes, communication logs, incident reports, and other required documentation in a timely and professional manner

Support daily household routines, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and the overall operation of Tupas Lodge

Perform general housekeeping, including cleaning participant and staff areas, bathrooms, floors, laundry, and managing garbage and recycling to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Conduct wellness and safety checks and respond to crises, conflicts, and emergencies using trauma-informed approaches

Transport participants and children to appointments, activities, and community services, and assist with errands and supply pickups as needed

Support participant engagement in cultural, recreational,



and community programming

Work collaboratively with the Tupa’s Lodge Manager, Staff Supervisor and team members to provide coordinated participant support

Participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, and program activities while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 education; post-secondary education in Human Services or a related field is considered an asset

Ability to safely lift and carry 25–30 lbs or more and perform the physical duties associated with housekeeping, cleaning, and supporting the daily operation of the Tupas Lodge.

Experience working with women, families, youth, or vulnerable populations

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, mental health, addictions, and harm reduction

Experience working with Indigenous families and communities is considered an asset

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Knowledge of sanitation protocols

Satisfactory completion of Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

Full valid Class 5 driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, and satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Certifications

First Aid / CPR (asset)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) (asset)

Mental Health First Aid (asset)

Food Protected Certification (asset)

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society holds a human rights special program exemption under the BC Human Rights Code, which allows us to give preference to Women applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Family Wellness Advocate/Support Worker Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
📍 Winnipeg