Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Housing Programs Coordinator for a one (1) year contract. Working as part of the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness team, the primary role of the Housing Programs Coordinator is to support the operations of Atlohsa’s supportive and outreach-based housing programs through providing leadership to a team of housing workers. The Housing Programs Coordinator supports the overall implementation of the Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategic Plan.

Role and Responsibility

Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care, the Housing Programs Coordinator is responsible for leading the Yakhiyatakenhas Yukwahwatsilay^tu supportive housing program, as well as supervising a team of Housing Support Workers in Atlohsa’s Rapid Rehousing and Housing First programs. In alignment with the strategic directions of the Giwetashkad Plan, the Housing Programs Coordinator supports housing and homelessness program service delivery that centers Indigenous peoples’ healing from the effects of intergenerational trauma. The Housing Programs Coordinator works as part of the Giwetaskhad leadership team to provide community education and advocacy. The Housing Programs Coordinator must have excellent communication and collaboration skills and a grounded Indigenous identity and/or strong connection to an Indigenous community. The Housing Programs Coordinator will work closely with the Giwetashkad team on supportive services for community members, including case management with other staff to best support relatives accessing Atlohsa Family Healing Services.

Suitability

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the languages, traditional ways, history and cultures of the Indigenous population in the London region.
• Strong analysis of colonialism and the ways in which historical and ongoing colonization impacts Indigenous peoples intergenerationally.
• Educational, work or community experience delivering land-based housing focused programming to Indigenous people.
• Experience working with Indigenous women and children who have been exposed to violence/abuse and with Indigenous people experiencing homelessness.
• Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to provide training support and supervision.
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches.
• Understanding of cultural safety and an awareness of its impact on practice.
• Ability to work in outdoor locations and do minor physical labour such as gathering poles and building lodge.
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation (to build trust and resolve disagreements).
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing work demands.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of Conduct.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, First Aid and CPR certificate and Current Vulnerable Sector Check.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 1-year contract. Full-time; 40 hours per week.

CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2025

REMUNERATION:

• $32.00 to $35.00 per hour
• 100% employer provided benefits:
  • Healthcare
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 12 self-development days per year

Individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit are strongly encouraged to apply. At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.