{"id":172580,"date":"2026-02-04T14:40:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/?post_type=job_listing&p=172580"},"modified":"2026-03-07T00:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T05:43:31","slug":"homelessness-drop-in-centre-program-worker","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/?post_type=job_listing&p=172580","title":{"rendered":"Homelessness Drop-in Centre Program Worker"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre is currently accepting applications for a full-time vacancy for the position of Homelessness Drop-in Centre Program Worker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is a large Indigenous not for profit organization. We are culturally based and committed to driving positive change for the community. As a staff member of HRIC you will have opportunity for professional growth, access to Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers and. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The Program Worker, under the direction of the Executive Director or Designate, is responsible to work collaboratively with the Program Supervisor and other staff to create a culturally safe and appropriate space that is welcoming to our most vulnerable Indigenous brothers and sisters. The Program Worker will act as a first point of contact for those accessing the Drop-in Centre and facilitate effective delivery of meals and programing as required.<\/p>\n

QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Post secondary diploma in Social Service Work, Indigenous Studies or related equivalent education and\/or experience, skills, and abilities as determined by the Executive Director;
\n\u2022 Experience within an Indigenous organization or community is an asset;
\n\u2022 Experience within a homelessness and\/or social service setting, or a combination of equivalent experience as deemed relevant by the Executive Director;
\n\u2022 Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular on the emphasis on the impacts of trauma;
\n\u2022 Experience in program planning, development, implementation, facilitation, data collection and evaluation;
\n\u2022 Ability to prepare and distribute food, drinks, and supplies to community members;
\n\u2022 Training and\/or experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation and conflict resolution;
\n\u2022 Ability to demonstrate positive role modelling;
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to build and maintain lasting working relationships;
\n\u2022 High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment;
\n\u2022 Experience in using Microsoft Office\/365 applications and other databases;
\n\u2022 First Aid-CPR certification or be willing to be certified;
\n\u2022 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or be willing to be certified;
\n\u2022 Valid driver\u2019s license with clear driving record is an asset: and,
\n\u2022 Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check<\/p>\n

HOURS OF OPERATION:<\/strong> Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (8-hour shift within these hours of operation), occasional evenings\/weekends
\nSALARY RANGE:<\/strong> $51,345.00-$57,050.00 per annum<\/p>\n

The HRIC is a highly flexible organization offering additional compensation in accordance with current policies. This includes 7 paid personal emergency days, 5 paid cultural days, 4 paid holidays beyond mandatory Employment Standards, paid vacation, paid shutdown over the winter holiday week, and a group benefits program. HRIC employee group benefits program has mandatory enrollment for full time permanent employees; employees will be eligible to enroll upon the successful completion of their (3) three-month probationary period.<\/p>\n

HRIC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
\nAccommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.<\/p>\n

Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of the Indigenous people of Turtle Island, HRIC shall give preference to Indigenous people of Turtle Island who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.<\/p>\n

Artificial intelligence is not<\/strong> used by HRIC to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.
\nInterested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter, resume, and 3 employment references to jobs@hric.ca<\/a> or in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n

Human Resources
\nHamilton Regional Indian Centre
\n34 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y7
\nFAX: 905-548-0024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24199,"featured_media":171782,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Hamilton, ON","_application":"jobs@hric.ca","_company_name":"Hamilton Regional Indian Centre","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[5589],"job-types":[5567],"class_list":{"0":"post-172580","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/172580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24199"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=172580"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=172580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}