Housing Support Specialist Empowering Client Independence

YWCA Prince Albert Inc.; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid sick time

Benefits package

Pension plan with 5% matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YWCA Prince Albert Inc. in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Homeward Bound Windsor team.

This full-time position provides housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner. You will review communications, maintain records, coordinate transportation, and deliver culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other required services.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services housing or with persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Driver’s license.
• 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 program documents.
• Provide transportation to client appointments.
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling and services to clients.
• Provide individually tailored services to each client (housing placement, independence skills, escorts, home visits, family counselling).
• Assist clients in homes and community to participate safely and independently with dignity and respect.
• Assist with building cleanliness and safety; escort unwelcome persons; respond to incidents.
• Assist coworkers when requested; mentor and consult with community members.
• Notify on-call staff and authorities in accidents; complete incident reports.

Skills

Human services experience

Housing supports

Aboriginal culture knowledge

Driver’s license

Vehicle

Communication skills

Computer skills

Criminal record check

Independent working

Time management

Tools

None

Job description

YWCA Prince Albert Inc. in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Homeward Bound Windsor team.

This full-time position provides housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner. You will review communications, maintain records, coordinate transportation, and deliver culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other required services.