AOC Jëje Zho Support Worker x2

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS AOC Jëje Zho Support Worker x2 Department: Justice Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT Posting Date: August 25, 2026 Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: Auxiliary On-Call Start Date: Immediately End Date: March 31, 2027 Salary: Level 3 Step 1 ($30.88 hourly) Closing Date: Ongoing The Jëje Zho (Men’s House) mandate is to provide safe and supportive shelter and services for men who are homeless (or at risk of being homeless). Reporting to the Jëje Zho Coordinator, the Support Workers provide support to the residents of Jëje Zho, help maintain order in the house, assist residents to achieve success in transitioning to housing and motivate residents to create individualized plans. The position will be involved in the design and delivery of program activities, in conducting research or evaluation of services, creating/fostering relationships with community programs. The incumbents help residents learn important life skills including budgeting, housekeeping, pet care, and knowledge of landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. The position helps residents establish and maintain links with necessary services including health care, addiction treatment, mental health care, ID, job training or placement and volunteer opportunities. The Support Workers realize that for the residents, Jëje Zho is their home, transitional or temporary as it may be. An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires. If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. Essential Qualifications: Grade 12 (or equivalency) supplemented with diploma/certificate in a social services or related field. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills may be considered. Experience working with and/or a demonstrated understanding of the multitude of concerns facing people experiencing homelessness, addictions, and mental health issues. Experience working within a crisis, emergency and/or homeless shelter operation. Computer-literate and familiar with MS Office including, Outlook, Word, Excel. Strong knowledge of community resources and services. Familiarity with Housing First principles, harm reduction practices and values, and delivery of anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices. Knowledge of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations. Punctual, reliable and dependable. Conditions of Employment: Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. WHMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, Crisis or Non-Violent De-escalation training, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid Certifications, or willingness to obtain within one year of employment. Ability and willingness to work all shifts (including day, evening and overnight). TH101 Cultural Awareness training. A detailed job description is available upon request. Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/ Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: [email protected] Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”

Support workers provide direct assistance to residents of the Jëje Zho shelter to help them transition into stable housing. They also facilitate life skills training, maintain house order, and connect residents with essential community health and social services.

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma supplemented by a certificate in social services or a related field. Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, addictions, or mental health challenges is required.

• crisis interventionSouhaitée
• BudgetingSouhaitée
• Mental Health SupportSouhaitée
• community resource coordinationSouhaitée
• MS-OfficeSouhaitée
• case managementSouhaitée
• social servicesSouhaitée
• Conflict ResolutionSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Social services
• Crisis intervention
• Homeless shelter operations
• Case management
• Harm reduction
• Trauma-informed care
• Housing first principles
• Life skills coaching
• Budgeting
• Conflict resolution
• MS Office
• Community resource coordination
• Mental health support
• Addiction support
• De-escalation Techniques
• Petcare
• Microsoft Excel
• First Aid
• Research
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Social Work
• Housekeeping
• Computer Literacy
• Life Skills Development
• Mental Health First Aid
• Microsoft Outlook
• Trauma Care

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Support Worker
• Social / Human Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Social and Human Service Assistants

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine