We are Community Leaders:Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.The Opportunity:Velma's House is an Indigenous led, low-barrier safe space for women and gender diverse folks who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation or gender based violence. Under the direction of the Manager and Coordinator, Heart Helpers play an important frontline role in supporting the day-to-day experience of relatives who access Velma's House. This role is about building relationships, offering support, and helping ensure the space remains welcoming, safe, and responsive to community needs.What You Will Be Doing...Welcoming and supporting relatives in a respectful, non-judgmental, and caring wayWalking alongside relatives by offering connection, support, and encouragementProviding harm reduction support, including safer use supplies, education, and meeting people where they are atResponding to drug poisoning/overdose situations, including following emergency protocols and administering Naloxone when neededMonitoring the space to support safety and respond quickly when someone may be at riskSupporting relatives in accessing health care, including nurses, physicians, and other supportsConnecting relatives to cultural supports such as Traditional Elders, Knowledge Sharers, ceremony, and traditional teachingsAssisting with system navigation, advocacy, and goal settingProviding access to essential needs such as meals, showers, laundry, clothing, and resourcesFollowing all confidentiality and consent practices to protect the safety and dignity of relativesCompleting required documentation such as program stats and incident reportsSupporting overall safety in the space by following established protocols and proceduresWho You Are:Strong understanding of issues related to mental health,



systematic barriers that the un-housed face, problematic substance use; sexual exploitationKnowledgeable on community resources and systems within WinnipegCommitment to cultural reclamation practices and Ways of Being, Two-Eyed Seeing/Doing approachAble to communicate effectively, both verbally and writtenUnderstanding of harm reduction and trauma informed careCommitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; including issues impacting the 2SLGBTQ+ communityTeam player who is able to work safely and collaboratively in fast-paced and high-needs environments1-3 years of related training (mental health, family studies, gender-based violence, substance training, community health, etc.), work experience, and combined lived experience are all valuedSatisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry checkCurrent Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR is an assetMental Health First Aid; ASIST; Non ViolentCrisis Intervention or related Crisis Management Training are all assetsValid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle are considered assetsWe are Proud to Offer:Competitive Salaries and Shift PremiumsComprehensive and Immediate Advantages including Health and DentalLong-Term Disability & Life InsuranceEmployer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% matchEmployee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus HealthCultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge,Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-siteWellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days for full time employeesWork-life balance and casual dressTraining and Development opportunitiesFree on-site parkingSocial Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness eventsKa Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity; candidates are stronglyencouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

📌 Velma'S House 24/7 Safe Space – Casual Heart Helpers (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ka Ni Kanichihk
📍 Winnipeg