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Walking With Our Relatives – Registered Social Workers


Hourly Rate $36.00

1 Full Time (40 hours/week)

1 Part Time (24 hours/week)

We are Community Leaders:

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous-led human-centered services organization that provides a broad range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous Peoples.

The Opportunity:
The Walking With Our Relatives program is a culturally grounded response team working in partnership with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) to create Pathways into Care for Indigenous community members who have experienced sexualized violence. 

As a Registered Social Worker, you will be a vital member of our Indigenous-led response team, offering trauma-informed, culturally safe, and consent-based support to individuals (referred to as relatives) who come into Ka Ni Kanichihk following experiences of sexualized violence.

You will play a key role in helping relatives feel empowered, respected, and connected to both traditional and clinical supports. Working collaboratively with health services such as Klinic and the Health Sciences Centre, as well as Traditional Healers and Knowledge Keepers, you will walk alongside each relative on their healing journey.

What You Will Be Doing…

  • Provide respectful, high-quality, and culturally appropriate crisis intervention and support services.
  • Act as a first responder to referrals from the community and clinical partners.
  • Establish safe, trusting relationships and develop individual care and support plans.
  • Conduct assessments and work collaboratively with relatives to establish treatment strategies.
  • Support relatives in navigating community, cultural, and clinical systems of care.
  • Provide transportation and support communication between services and relatives.
  • Offer follow-up care, including check-ins, advocacy, and linkage to long-term supports.
  • Maintain detailed, confidential documentation and records in alignment with best practices.
  • Promote a sex-positive, harm reduction, and decolonial approach to care.

Qualifications

  • Registered Social Worker in good standing with appropriate regulatory body.
  • Post-secondary education in Social Services, Community Health, or related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in trauma-informed or crisis response settings.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures, spiritual practices, and traditions.
  • Strong knowledge of sex positivity, harm reduction, decolonization, and trauma-informed care.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, warmth, and respect.
  • Skilled in navigating both community-based and clinical support systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Clear Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check are required.

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, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
  • 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days for full-time employees
  • 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:

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment that supports healing and growth. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, as well as individuals with relevant lived experience.

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

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Manager

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca

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