Housing Support Specialist

YWCA Prince Albert Inc.; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid sick time

Benefit packages

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YWCA Prince Albert Inc. is seeking a part-time Housing Support Worker to join the Homeward Bound Windsor team. The role involves providing housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualified candidates will have experience in human services housing, knowledge of Aboriginal culture, a valid driver’s license and vehicle, and strong communication skills. A three-month probation period applies, with benefits including vacation, sick time, and pension options.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Driver’s license and vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer skills.
• Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good time management skills.
• Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Review communications board, emails and log books when coming on shift.
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documents.
• Provide transportation to client appointments.
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling and other needed services to clients.
• Provide individually tailored services to each client (housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling).
• Aid clients in their homes and in the community to participate safely and independently.
• Escort unwelcome persons from property when safe, respond to incidents and follow emergency procedures.
• Be available for community mentorship and consultations.
• Notify on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager and/or Authorities in accidents or critical incidents and complete reports.

Skills

Housing support

Aboriginal culture

Driver's license

Vehicle

Communication skills

Computer skills

Background checks

Independent work

Time management

Trauma-informed care

Job description

YWCA Prince Albert Inc. is seeking a part-time Housing Support Worker to join the Homeward Bound Windsor team. The role involves providing housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualified candidates will have experience in human services housing, knowledge of Aboriginal culture, a valid driver’s license and vehicle, and strong communication skills. A three-month probation period applies, with benefits including vacation, sick time, and pension options.