Lodge Protector

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to fill the role of Lodge Protector for the Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge Shelter. The primary role of the Lodge Protector will be to provide a safe and supportive environment for community members who have been experiencing homelessness. The Lodge Protector is responsible for working with a team of Community Care Workers in maintaining the safety of the Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge Shelter.

Role and Responsibility

Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of Housing First and Indigenous Harm Reduction, the successful applicant will offer a range of personalized and outcome-focused supports to participants accessing the Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge Shelter. The Lodge Protector will lead by example when addressing crisis situations. This may include providing lay counselling and proactively intervening when crisis or conflict arises, which may include aggressive or disruptive behaviour due to substance use and or mental health challenges. The Lodge Protector abides by Wiigiwaaminaan Program Guidelines and the policy and procedures of Atlohsa Family Healing Services. The Lodge Protector will work to ensure that Atlohsa Family Healing Services is a safe space for all community members accessing services and programming by referring community members to more appropriate locations if the need shall arise. The Lodge Protected will need to be available for various shifts including daytime (7am to 3pm); afternoon (3pm to 11pm); and overnight (11pm to 7am). During shifts, the Lodge Protector will be responsible for conducting perimeter checks of the Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge Shelter grounds and premises

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 they ways in which historical and ongoing colonization impacts Indigenous people intergenerationally.
  


• Current knowledge of Indigenous community services and resources.
  


• Understanding of Indigenous homelessness.
  


• Experience working with marginalized individuals.
  


• Willingness to work primarily in an outdoor setting and in inclement weather.
  


• Demonstrated ability to receive training support, supervision and direction.
  


• 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.
  


• 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 workload demands in fast paced environment.
  


• 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.
  


• Current Vulnerable Sector check required.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Permanent; full-time
CLOSING DATE: May 9, 2024
REMUNERATION:

• $25.00 per hour


• 100% employer provided benefits including healthcare; dental; and vision


• Pension plan


• 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.