Employment Opportunity: Youth Housing Client Relations Liaison Location: Dartmouth, NS. Salary: $22.00 per hour. Employment Term: Part-time (24 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday). Reports to: Youth Housing Coordinator. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s newest building is a newly developed housing facility. This part‑time Overnight Youth Housing Client Relations Liaison role will provide culturally appropriate programming and residence to urban Indigenous youth transitioning from foster care to supportive temporary housing. The facility will offer a safe and culturally rich living environment where safety is paramount. This role requires strict confidentiality, strong boundaries, crisis management skills, and a client‑centred approach that is anti‑oppressive, decolonised, and trauma‑informed. The liaison will work with residents to establish long‑term housing plans, assist with programming, reporting, and daily operations, and provide 24/7 in‑person support. Key Accountabilities Ensure program delivery aligns with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s mission, vision and philosophy. Maintain a positive, healthy, safe, and culturally vibrant work environment in accordance with all applicable policies, legislature and regulations. Carry out daily operations and assist clients in following the daily schedule (mealtimes, laundry access, quiet hours, etc). Assist the Team Lead and Youth Housing Coordinator in helping clients work towards and accomplish personal goals. Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation regarding all interactions with clients. Utilize, maintain, and input client information into the MNFC Database and HIFIS. Inform clients of all MNFC programs and the appropriate referral processes. Advocate for clients’ rights at an individual and systemic level when required. Practice a positive leadership role, lead by example with non‑judgemental, client‑centred and trauma‑informed support. Develop and implement cultural and communal activities for clients, and make the facility a comfortable, participatory environment. Facilitate programmes and encourage client participation and collaboration.



Aid and support clients during difficult and crisis situations. Perform regular rounds during evening shifts to ensure client and facility safety. Ensure all interactions with clients are carried out in a safe, dignified and unobtrusive manner. Help clients navigate and access social services, health care, financial assistance, cultural resources, Elder services, etc. Maintain confidentiality, privacy and explicit boundaries. Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as required. Work collaboratively with staff to achieve desired excellent service and outcomes. Identify and evaluate potential safety, cultural and health‑related risks to clients, staff, property, finances, and the image of the program; implement measures to control these risks. May perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience Required Diploma/Certification in community social services or social work; or education in mental health and addictions. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or adequate combinations of education and experience. Experience working with Indigenous populations and comprehensive cultural knowledge considered an asset. Previous experience in mental health, working with alcohol/substance dependency and vulnerable people considered an asset. Comprehensive understanding of Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ issues, poverty, homelessness and their root causes. Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, programs, policies and services including ESIA, local/provincial housing organisations, subsidy programmes, and residential tenancy rights and regulations. Demonstrated skills in guiding and supporting clients; de‑escalation andproblem‑solving experience required.



Demonstrated understanding of Housing First and Harm Reduction principles and approaches. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to relate and empathise with people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity and provide non‑biased, judgement‑free support as needed. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint). Successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check), proof of Level C First Aid & Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certification as a condition of employment. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title. Equal Employment Opportunity The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; it complies with all fair employment practices laws. The Centre is committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibits the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co‑workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status. Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The Centre will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process, including or limited to travel, relocation, and application development. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Youth Housing Client Relations Liaison (Weekend Days) - $22 An Hour - Part Time (Shubenacadie)
🏢 Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
📍 Shubenacadie