Support Indigenous survivors through health and housing programming with Nakehndan in Sault Ste. Marie, including transitional housing and on-call assistance.

As a full time Health and Housing Worker, you will report to the Transition & Housing Manager. The work combines client support, Noojimo’iwewin programming, cultural activities, food security, physical health, and alternative medicine. You will help programs operate professionally, efficiently, confidentially, and within Nakehndan’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct weekly housing-unit check-ins and assess client needs
- Remain on-call for housing emergencies and occupant support
- Coordinate Noojimo’iwewin workshops, activities, and programs




- Support cultural activities and ceremonies across programs
- Complete reports, surveys, records, and program evaluations

Requirements:

- Minimum two years of housing-field experience
- Social Work diploma, related degree, or five-to-seven years’ experience
- Valid driver’s licence and access to an insured vehicle
- Favourable Vulnerable Sector Check
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, traditions, ceremonies, and teachings

Apply health, housing, cultural programming, and crisis-support skills while serving Indigenous women, families, and survivors.

📌 Health and Housing Worker (Sault Ste. Marie)
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