Housing First Coordinator — Full-Time with Benefits

YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Alberta is seeking a Housing First Coordinator to deliver direct services to individuals, couples and families with housing needs in Red Deer, AB. You will conduct intake evaluations, secure housing, and support clients within a Housing First framework.

The role requires coordinating with external providers, planning and evaluating support services, and ensuring safe, sustainable housing. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, addictions, or other barriers to housing.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; travel in Edmonton and area.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants to ensure housing support services and stability.
• Conduct intake and follow-up assessments per guidelines and outcomes.
• Accompany participants in finding housing, attend viewings, assist with applications and leases.
• Ensure participants have tenant insurance and utility hook up (where applicable).
• Process cheque requisitions for deposits and rent; monthly rental supplements.
• Collect demographic data and SPDAT assessments; track outcomes.
• Propose and implement quality improvement ideas.
• Develop and acquire service materials and tools to meet needs.
• Coordinate with Alberta Works & AISH for 3rd party rental contributions.
• Participate in service record audits as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Post secondary degree/diploma in Social Work or related field

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Teams

Office

Outlook

Job description

YMCA of Northern Alberta is seeking a Housing First Coordinator to deliver direct services to individuals, couples and families with housing needs in Red Deer, AB. You will conduct intake evaluations, secure housing, and support clients within a Housing First framework.

The role requires coordinating with external providers, planning and evaluating support services, and ensuring safe, sustainable housing. This is a full-time position with benefits.