Housing Support Worker (Casual)

The Mustard Seed; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mustard Seed is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Saskatoon to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will provide a supportive environment, ensuring residents' well-being and promoting independence through community engagement and cooperation with support systems. This casual role requires flexible scheduling and a commitment to the principles of Trauma Informed Care and recovery-oriented practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with marginalized individuals.
• Strong commitment to Trauma Informed Care principles.
• Ability to manage residents in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with finding housing for residents.
• Document resident interactions and changes in behavior.
• Implement de-escalation techniques when necessary.

Skills

Compassion

Trauma Informed Care

Crisis Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma or undergraduate degree in Human Services

Job description

The Mustard Seed is committed to helping individuals experiencing homelessness transition toward and maintain sustainable and healthy lifestyles. The Housing Support Worker at The Mustard Seed provides a safe and supportive environment to all residents. Reporting to the Housing Manager the Housing Support Worker is responsible for ensuring the physical emotional social and spiritual well-being of the residents in our Housing Support Worker program. The position works collaboratively with support systems to encourage resident independence community engagement and housing stability. The Housing Support Worker will be working both off-site and on site at the residence which functions within a recovery-oriented care model principle.

Employment Type : Casual

Schedule : Pick up shifts as needed

Reporting to : Housing Supervisor

City : Saskatoon

Number of Positions to Fill : 2

RFR # : 1139

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide support with finding secure housing for residents

Connect with a specified group of residents living in supportive housing on an on-going basis to assist in building the skills of daily living including room checks

Accompany residents to appointments if necessary

Assist with the day-to-day operations including food provision assisting with laundry and cleaning of rooms to provide a safe supportive living environment for our clients

Assess clients level of intoxication risk factors immediate needs vulnerabilities and inform supervisor of any concerns

Support the working relationship between the resident and their support network

Refer the resident back to their Case Managers whenever possible / necessary and ensure there are clear lines of communication with outside organizations who serve the residents

Provide medication assistance to residents who use the medication assistance program and coordinate with pharmacies as needed

Provide information about community supports

Document resident interactions resident referrals progress and any change in behavior

Communicate with staff and managers regarding the general progress of the client

Implement de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies as needed

Complete incident reports and daily logs in a timely manner

Welcome and support volunteers when necessary

Host community events

Engage in intentional interaction with residents to build rapport and foster community

Cover Front Desk for patrols and breaks

Complete required training including but not limited to FOIP First aid and CPR Naloxone NVCI and De-escalation certification and attend meetings

Maintain professionalism and adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to Health & Safety and HR policies and procedures

Other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Diploma or an undergraduate degree in related field such as Human Services (Addictions Nursing Social Work EMT EMR Psychology) along with professional registration where required or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with marginalized individuals

Passionate about ending homelessness in Saskatchewan

Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards clients with addictions mental illness physical disabilities behavioural issues and / or medical issues

A broad knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset

Strong commitment to Trauma Informed Care and Recovery oriented care model principles

Cultural sensitivity and respect for client individuality and self determination

A broad knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset

Knowledge / understanding of poverty homelessness oppression addiction and mental illness

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Strong communication skills and ability to work within a cross-functional team

Strong organizational administrative and computer skills

Ability to interact with a variety of individuals

Ability to de-escalate situations while remaining calm and professional

Conflict resolution skills and ability to manage residents in crisis situations

Willingness to complete required training (e.g. First Aid SafeTALK Non-violent) to be fully equipped to work with guests

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work week may include working morning evenings overnight and weekends if needed

Moderate to considerable mental effort required to successfully accomplish the essential job functions such as providing information resolving discrepancies responding to highly intense situations

Moderate to considerable physical effort required as part of the role : lifting up to 50 pounds standing walking

May be exposed to infectious waste diseases and conditions

Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times which could result in them uttering threats discriminatory statements and other insults at your person. This may in a raised voice or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive

o Training on how to respond is provided but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to not detract from and to sign our statement of faith

Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

A satisfactory employment background check and vulnerable sector search are required

Must be able to drive and meet all TMS requirements to do so

NOTE

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We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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