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Competition #2026-062

Category: Full-Time Term until March 31st, 2027, with possibility of extension

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Position Summary

 Under the direction of the Lead Service Coordinator, the Community Housing Transition Worker will support First Nation citizens to acquire permanent housing. The Community Housing Transition Worker will provide advice, advocacy, and support on social and personal issues to clients that need such assistance and will organize and deliver workshops and information sessions on social and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain case history and background information.
• Assess client’s relevant skills and strengths.
• Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance.
• Assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources, including legal, addiction recovery, medical, financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, assistance with moves and other referral services.
• Prepare intake reports.
• Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support, and discuss any difficulties or problems.
• Refer clients to other social services agencies.
• Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions.
• Provide information on crisis intervention.
• Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community.
• Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behavior management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking client’s behavioral changes and responses to interventions.
• Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client’s overall progress.
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
• Visit homeless camps to support the residents to obtain permanent housing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a diploma program in social work, child and youth care, counseling or other social science or health related discipline, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Extensive work experience in a social service environment as an employee, volunteer or in a support capacity, may replace formal education requirements.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and harm reduction principles.
• Knowledgeable of First Nation cultural values and traditions.
• Experience interacting with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Able to set priorities and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with staff and the public, outgoing and friendly personality.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, attention to detail and maintain work accuracy.
• Punctual and reliable, able to follow directions in a timely fashion.
• Working in a confidential work setting is preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office -Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Adhere to AMC policies, and procedures with specific attention to attendance, and professional ethics.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and be able to travel upon request.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, and a reliable vehicle.
• Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Clear Adult and Child Abuse Checks.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition #2026-062 in your application.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.

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