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Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge – Clinical Social Worker


Temporary (Fixed Contract), Full-time (8-hour shifts, weekends & evenings as needed)
Contract Ends: June 30, 2025
Salary/Wage: $36 an hour
765 Main Street, Winnipeg MB R2W 3N5

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 building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

About the Role:

Walking with our Relatives (WWOR) is an Indigenous-led response team within Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge. The team supports relatives’ access to care relating to sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence (SA/IPV). We are looking for a Clinical Social Worker to join the WWOR team to foster culturally grounded, consent-based, and trauma-informed strategies to provide meaningful support to relatives. As the selected candidate, you are an expert in navigating community resources and supporting relatives in accessing sexual assault nurse examiners. You understand that connections are the medicine, and is the reason why relatives will continue to be engaged with the organization and seek follow-up care. You are able to provide multiple ways of connecting after the initial meeting, and ensure the relative is empowered, informed, and respected at all levels of interactions.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Utilizing healing-centered modalities to gather necessary information from relatives, and coordinating referrals internally and externally
  • Offering clinical support to people presenting to care, and supporting relatives’ healing after sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence
  • Working from a culturally grounded, consent-based, and trauma-informed place to support relatives seeking care who have experienced SA/IPV
  • Understanding and informed on the subjects of sex positivity and sexual wellness, including supporting people who have experienced SA/IPV
  • Building connections with relatives that foster ongoing consent, autonomy, and informed choices
  • Being present and understanding for folx and walking alongside them
  • Providing your expertise in navigating community resources and supports
  • Supporting relatives navigating the justice system, including protection orders, third-party reporting, and attending court
  • Guiding relatives navigating the healthcare system, including accessing hospital-based sexual assault nurse examiners
  • Assisting the response team in regards to case management and safety planning
  • Ensuring confidentiality and PHIA standards are met
  • Participating in pipe ceremonies, sharing circles, and other ceremonies held onsite

What You Bring:

  • Relevant post-secondary education in Social Services, Community Health, or a combination of education and two (2+) years of relevant work experience, especially outreach work experience
  • Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Manitoba College of Social Workers
  • Knowledge of traditional Indigenous culture, spirituality and traditions are required
  • Experience in providing counselling to relatives in a community-centered environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of sex positivity, harm reduction, decolonization, trauma-informed practices and healing-centered care
  • Experienced in creating inclusive, anti-racist and equitable environments for relatives accessing care
  • Able to navigate and utilize community and clinical resources
  • Comfortable transporting relatives from different locations within Winnipeg
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Detail-oriented and organized in file management and database entry
  • A valid Manitoba driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle is required
  • Clear Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check
  • You are able to work flexible hours as required, such as evenings and weekends

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive 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; Knowledge Keepers and Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
  • Wellness Days, in addition to Vacation Days
  • Work-life balance and casual dress
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee appreciation and wellness events

To Apply:

Candidates must be able to provide a recent (within six months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position.

You must be able to provide a valid Manitoba driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (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 you cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: hr@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

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