Our client Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations is seeking a collaborative and experienced professional to join its Housing Department as Manager, Reaching Home. This is an opportunity to lead culturally grounded homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives for Treaty 8 members across Alberta. This position is a full-time contract position ending March 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination & Operations

- Develop and implement culturally appropriate homelessness prevention, housing stability, and shelter diversion initiatives for Treaty 8 members.
- Lead program operations, annual work plans, service delivery standards, and measurable performance objectives.
- Oversee client intake, eligibility assessments, referrals, case coordination, and follow-up services.
- Evaluate program effectiveness, identify service gaps, and recommend improvements to the CAO.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

- Build partnerships with Treaty 8 Nations, government agencies, housing providers, NGOs, and community organizations.
- Coordinate with housing, health, employment, and social support partners to strengthen access to services.
- Maintain relationships with Elders, community leaders, and service providers to support culturally grounded programming.

Funding, Budgeting & Reporting

- Manage the Reaching Home Program budget in collaboration with Finance and in accordance with approved funding agreements.
- Monitor expenditures, funding allocations, compliance requirements, and potential financial risks.
- Coordinate research, data collection, program evaluations, reports, and policy recommendations for leadership and funders.

Supervision & Team Leadership

- Supervise Client Navigators and assigned staff, including workload planning, service delivery, and performance management.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, training,



and professional development to program staff.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, staff coverage, and a respectful, accountable work environment.
- Ensure services reflect Treaty-based priorities, trauma-informed practices, and culturally safe approaches.

Policy & Strategic Collaboration

- Monitor housing and homelessness policies, legislation, and funding opportunities and assess their impacts on Treaty 8 members.
- Prepare briefing materials, program updates, and recommendations for Treaty 8 leadership and external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Post-secondary degree in social sciences, social work, public policy, community development, or a related field.
- Minimum of three to five (3–5) years of experience in homelessness services, housing programs, community development, Indigenous governance, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Reaching Home, Housing First, housing stability, Indigenous housing and homelessness issues, funding programs, and trauma-informed, culturally secure practices.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Valid Class 5 AB driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Treaty 8 Alberta Territory and other locations as required.
- Flexible work schedule, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
- Willingness to submit to an oath of confidentiality.
- Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check required.
- Ability to speak or understand Cree or another Treaty 8 language is considered an asset.

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- This position requires a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. Are you willing and able to obtain these?
- Do you have a valid class 5 AB driver’s license and have access to a vehicle?

Experience:

- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager - Reaching Home (Edmonton)
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