Housing Stability Case Manager - On-site, Full-time

The Mustard Seed; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mustard Seed in Saskatoon is seeking a Housing Focused Shelter Case Worker who will work closely with the Shelter Manager and Shelter Team Leads to engage shelter users and support their move from shelter to housing.

You will provide individualized case management for guests with complex needs, coordinate with service providers, advocate for guests, and respond to crises with compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary caseworker for community members with more complex barriers to housing. And support shelter workers case planning with other community members in the shelter
• Through a person-centered approach, encourage community members to seek resources and services that support them in achieving their goals
• Meet with vulnerable, elderly or community members with disabilities, to assess and assist in moving them into more appropriate accommodation expeditiously
• Coordinate orderly move-outs with appropriate agencies and provide detailed exit planning to community members in order to support the independence.
• Make referrals and applications to outside agencies and internal programs as appropriate
• Support the preparation of administrative tasks necessary to secure housing, such as connection to income, identification, and housing needs assessment
• Support in the execution of securing housing such as housing search, apartment viewing, landlord engagement and move in as well as follow up after move out
• Be a supportive and proactive member of the team, including volunteers and other visitors
• Enforce shelter rules, expectations, and suspensions with community

Job description

The Mustard Seed in Saskatoon is seeking a Housing Focused Shelter Case Worker who will work closely with the Shelter Manager and Shelter Team Leads to engage shelter users and support their move from shelter to housing.

You will provide individualized case management for guests with complex needs, coordinate with service providers, advocate for guests, and respond to crises with compassion and respect.