Posted 3 days ago
Primary Worker
@ Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Native Counselling Services of Alberta is hiring full-time primary workers for its Mihko Wakayos Supportive Housing in Red Deer, a 24-hour facility. The role supports residents' safety and personal growth, with a Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm schedule and a starting salary of $50,000 annually.
Pay:
$50,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Monitor security and wellbeing of residents and the community
- Support residents in self-growth in a safe, healthy environment
- Assist residents with case plans and advocate when necessary
Requirements summary:
- In-depth knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures and healing
- Understanding of historic trauma and colonization
- Strong time management and initiative
- Good computer and IT skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Current criminal record check and child intervention checks
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Native Counselling Services of Alberta
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Full company description
NCSA has been providing programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta for over 50 years. We started by providing Courtworker assistance with the goal of attaining fair and equitable treatment for Indigenous people across the province. A National Leader Over the years, NCSA has evolved to meet the needs of Indigenous people who often feel alienated by complex legal and court procedures. Our family and youth programs, family, youth and criminal Indigenous Courtwork programs, two correctional institutions for Indigenous offenders (Buffalo Sage Wellness House and Stan Daniels Healing Centre), and BearPaw Media and Education position NCSA as a leader in the development of restorative justice models and practices for Indigenous people. NCSA's 40+ year history of producing high quality Indigenous training and resource production/distribution is unparalleled by any other organization. NCSA is a non-profit, non-political, Indigenous organization that has no religious affiliations. It is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta.
- LinkedIn followers
- 972
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 87
- Reported office locations
- 14904 121A Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1A3, CA
- Business categories
- Charity
- Non Profit
- Social
- Other recorded names
- Native Counselling Services of Alberta
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 70,219
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
NCSA has been providing programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta for over 50 years. We started by providing Courtworker assistance with the goal of attaining fair and equitable treatment for Indigenous people across the province. A National Leader Over the years, NCSA has evolved to meet the needs of Indigenous people who often feel alienated by complex…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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PRIMARY WORKERS
MIHKO WAKAYOS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Full Time– Red Deer. Alberta
Closing date: September November 21, 2026
Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) provides services throughout Alberta to Indigenous individuals who are working to change their lives and live a holistic lifestyle. Our focus has been to provide cultural supports and guidance where individuals want. Our housing supportive program is currently looking for individuals to work full time. Our supportive housing facility is open 24 hours requiring primary workers who are committed, ensuring the facilities are kept safe for the residents, the community and our staff. The full time positions are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Specific responsibilities will include the following:
- To monitor and observe the static and dynamics security functions to ensure the care and well being of residents and community remain safe while providing ongoing supports as required.
- Responsible for supporting individuals in their self growth in a safe, healthy environment.
- To assist individuals who are working on their realistic case plans to address barriers, advocate for residents when necessary.
Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:
- In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
- Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
- Excellent time management, ability to prioritize work, should be self motivated and able to take initiatives to ensure safety of all.
- Must be dependable, dress appropriately for the position.
- Good working knowledge of computers and information technology.
- Ability to work as a team with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must maintain confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and open to learning.
- Strong interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, leadership and time management skills.
- Previous experience working with multi-barrier individuals is an asset.
- Must provide current criminal record check, child intervention checks upon hire and able to pass Correctional Services Canada screening to maintain employment.
Starting Salary $50,000.00 annual
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Marg Milicevic, Manager, Human Resource
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in joining the NCSA team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all.
Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.
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