Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000
Full Time (40 hours/week), On-Call Rotation
Location: 566 Bannatyne
We are Community Leaders:
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.
The Opportunity
Velma’s House is a low-barrier, Indigenous-led safe space designed to support women and gender-diverse individuals who are unsheltered, experiencing sexual exploitation, or facing gender-based violence. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Training and Floor Supervisor to ensure that staff are well-trained to respond to crises and that Velma’s House runs smoothly 24/7. You will mentor and train staff, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure participants receive compassionate, timely, and culturally safe care. This role is integral to maintaining a supportive environment for both staff and participants, while embodying the values of trauma-informed and harm reduction care.
What You’ll Be Doing…
- Design and implement training programs to equip staff with the skills needed for crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction
- Guide new staff through the onboarding process and provide ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Maintain an active presence in the safe space, overseeing staff performance, ensuring smooth operations, and addressing any issues that arise
- Conduct regular check-ins to ensure a respectful, calm, and safe environment for all
- Support and manage crisis intervention by offering coaching to staff, and if required provide direct assistance to participants experiencing crisis
- De-escalate situations using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches, ensuring the safety of both participants and staff.
- Provide guidance, conflict resolution, and feedback to staff, conducting performance evaluations and implementing coaching plans when necessary
- Play an important role in ensuring the well-being and emotional support of your team
- Manage the inventory of essential supplies like hygiene products, harm reduction kits, and naloxone
- Take part in an on-call rotation, providing leadership and crisis management during off-hours when needed, ensuring 24/7 coverage and continuity of care
You Have…
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years in a supervisory role within social services, shelters, or crisis intervention settings
- Strong understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous traditions and healing practices
- Certifications in First Aid, Crisis Management, and Opioid Reversal Training required
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in high-pressure environments
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
- Satisfactory completion of recent (as of the last 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Child Abuse Registry Check; Adult Abuse Registry check
We are Proud to Offer:
- Comprehensive and Immediate Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
- 12 Wellness Days per year
- Work-life balance and casual dress
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events
To Apply:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this posting with salary expectations.
Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity; candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Specialist
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
101-1065 Portage
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: HR@kanikanichihk.ca
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.