Client Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT  
OPPORTUNITY 
Full-Time Existing Position 
Client Support Worker (Supportive Housing) 

Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in 
Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, 
assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health 
professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and 
contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts. 
The position supports the Supportive Housing Program will operate in a 24/7 format with shift work 
included in this position. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting clients, preparing program 
materials, and assisting with group sessions which will often include outdoor and hands-on activities. 
This program will use a cultural approach to help people attain housing. With an Indigenous approach, 
cultural assessments, and medicine wheel teachings, we hope to guide and help those in our program 
through their healing journey by providing safe housing. The program will also provide referrals to 
partner organizations. 

NOTE:  Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage 
and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.  

Qualifications: 
• minimum OSSD or equivalent; some experience working in the health care field an asset; 
• demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being; personal experience or strong 
knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals; 
• ability and willingness to work shift hours and weekends; 
• demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills); excellent 
interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people;  
• deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as 
traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability 
to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset; 
• experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of 
Indigenous culture and values; 
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory; 
• valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required; 
• criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required; 
• commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; 
and positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model 

Salary: $49,828-$65,015 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on 
education and experience. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 20, 2026 
Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org 
Client Support Worker Position 
Email: [email protected]  
Website: WNHAC.org  
Fax: (807) 467-8341 
Phone: (888) MYWNHAC 
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview 
will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.