Housing support worker

Native Counselling Services of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous support organization in Edmonton is seeking a social worker to interview clients, plan assistance programs, and refer them to necessary services. Applicants should be permanent or temporary residents of Canada. The position offers a full-time role with a salary of $50,000 annually, with work primarily on-site. Suitable candidates will have experience working with elderly and female clients and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly and females.
• Ability to conduct interviews with clients individually or in groups.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess their needs and determine required services.
• Plan assistance programs for clients.
• Refer clients to relevant agencies for additional services.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Job details

• Location Edmonton , AB T5A 0C9
• Salary 50,000 annually / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Will train

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services

Experience and specialization

• Elderly
• Females

Social work specialization

• Community development
• Socio-economic needs or conditions

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-10