December 3, 2024

POSTING NUMBER – 24-12-11 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Coordinator of Transitional Housing and Outreach Services

Classification: Term to March 31, 2026

Location: Tentatively Gathering Place for Truth and Reconciliation 445 King Street

Starting Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background:

The Coordinator of Transitional Housing and Outreach Services provides operational oversight and coordination for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre’s homelessness, transitional housing, outreach services including Amoowigamig. This role integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being into all practices, emphasizing journey navigation by walking alongside relatives and supporting their self-directed and co-created pathways. The coordinator ensures programs are culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and responsive to the complex needs of Indigenous individuals experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and housing challenges. The incumbent will supervise four programs.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

  • A degree in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field is preferred; significant lived experience and demonstrated expertise will also be considered.
  • At least three years of experience in program coordination, particularly in housing, homelessness, and outreach support services.
  • Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and ways of knowing, with a commitment to integrating these into practices.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and housing-first principles.

Core Skills and Abilities:

  • Leadership and coordination skills that inspire collaboration and promote culturally grounded practices.
  • Expertise in conflict resolution, de-escalation, and managing complex interpersonal dynamics.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and walk alongside relatives and staff in their journeys.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple programs effectively.
  • Demonstrate flexibility to respond effectively and positively in diverse relationships.
  • Experience in working with community structures and resources.
  • Possess a good understanding of community capacity building models of practice.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of social issues affecting urban Indigenous people.
  • Subject to Criminal, Prior Contact, and Child Abuse Checks

Closing Date:  All Cover letters and Resumes must be received no later than 4:00p.m December 10, 2024

Attention:           Gillian Anderson, Human Resources Assistant   

                              Ma Mawi WI Chi Itata Centre, Inc

                              305-200 Alpine Way

                              Headingly, Manitoba R4H 0B7

                              Fax 946-5042 or HR@mamawi.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants to apply.