Casual Peer Support Worker - Homeward Bound Windsor

YWCA Prince Albert Inc.; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Prince Albert Inc. is seeking Housing Support Workers as part of the Homeward Bound Oakdale team to provide housing supports for clients in a compassionate and responsible manner.

The role includes outreach, case management, safety, and coordinating supports to help clients maintain independence with dignity, including housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services, supportive housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License.
• Those without a Valid Class 5 Driver's License need not apply.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office, email communication, & data entry).
• Must pass Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review communications board, emails, and log books when coming on shift.
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.).
• Provide transportation to client appointments.
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counseling, and other needed services to clients.
• Provide individually tailored services to each client; housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling.
• Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect.
• Assist with building cleanliness and safety - escorting any unwelcome persons from the property when safe to do so, responding to incidents as needed, and awareness of emergency procedures.
• Assist co-workers when requested.
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations.
• Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents or other critical incidents.
• Ensure critical incident reports are completed.
• Conduct daily home inspections of key clients (fire/smoke alarm, safety issues, repairs, etc.) and maintain cleanliness.
• Develop case plans for each of the primary clients, and work with your designated supervisor to ensure yearly Person-Centered plans are completed.
• Help prepare the meal program with other team members with a specific focus on life skills development.
• Support the reaction team in facilitating daily/weekly in-house and community recreational outings/activities focused on development.
• Coordinate supports for primary clients including, but not limited to: hygiene, laundry, budgeting, cleaning, rent/expenses).
• Assist with weekly grocery shopping.
• Assist in managing client savings (maintain ledger, safe storage, monitoring).
• Participate in mandatory training such as First Aid, Naloxone, and Med Assist to safely and effectively perform duties.
• Advocate on behalf of clients within the community as needed.
• Assist clients in transitioning into the program, or out depending on individualized plans (setting up an apartment, start-up groceries, communicating to the team).
• Complete Payworks and Client Documentation at the close of each shift.
• Be aware of the Homeward Bound environment and ensure it is safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management to ensure effective operation of Homeward Bound Oakdale.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Computer Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Indigenous Culture Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email Communication

Data Entry

Job description

Reports To: Homeward Bound Windsor Supervisor

Responsible To: Homeward Bound General Manager

Responsibilities:Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Oakdale team and work together to provide housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience in human services, supportive housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture;
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License;
• Those without a Valid Class 5 Driver's License need not apply;
• Reliable transportation;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office, email communication, & data entry);
• Must pass Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches is an asset;

Duties:

• Review communications board, emails, and log books when coming on shift;
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
• Provide transportation to client appointments;
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counseling, and other needed services to clients;
• Provide individually tailored services to each client; housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling;
• Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
• Assist with building cleanliness and safety - escorting any unwelcome persons from the property when safe to do so, responding to incidents as needed, and awareness of emergency procedures;
• Assist co-workers when requested;
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
• Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents or other critical incidents;
• Ensure critical incident reports are completed;

Specific Program Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily home inspections of key clients (fire/smoke alarm, safety issues, repairs, etc.) and maintain cleanliness;
• Develop case plans for each of the primary clients, and work with your designated supervisor to ensure yearly Person-Centered plans are completed;
• Help prepare the meal program with other team members with a specific focus on life skills development;
• Support the reaction team in facilitating daily/weekly in-house and community recreational outings/activities focused on development;
• Coordinate supports for primary clients including, but not limited to: hygiene, laundry, budgeting, cleaning, rent/expenses);
• Assist with weekly grocery shopping;
• Assist in managing client savings (maintain ledger, safe storage, monitoring);
• Participate in mandatory training such as First Aid, Naloxone, and Med Assist to safely and effectively perform duties;
• Advocate on behalf of clients within the community as needed;
• Assist clients in transitioning into the program, or out depending on individualized plans (setting up an apartment, start-up groceries, communicating to the team);
• Complete Payworks and Client Documentation at the close of each shift;
• Be aware of the Homeward Bound environment and ensure it is safe, clean, and welcoming;
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management to ensure effective operation of Homeward Bound Oakdale;