Housing Support Worker - Kindred Spirit - Full-Time, Term

GetHired, Inc.; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid sick time

Benefits package (life, health, dental

Pension plan (5% matching)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YWCA Prince Albert invites applications for a Housing Support Worker with the Kindred Spirit team at 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SK. This full-time role offers varied duties, including client support, safety, case management, and community outreach, with a focus on Indigenous culture and confidentiality.

The position requires experience in human services, a driver’s license, and the ability to work independently; probation applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services, supported housing, or persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
• Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
• Driver’s license & Vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review communications board, emails and logbooks on shift; review on-call schedule.
• Respond to client needs and requests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional.
• Assist program staff to ensure safety of staff and residents.
• Maintain logs of unusual occurrences or suspicious activities.
• Respond to accidents, contact EMS, or administer first aid/CPR as required.
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other services.
• Housing placement and independent living skills support for clients.
• Escort appointments and provide home visits and family counselling as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete program documents.

Skills

Human services experience

Indigenous culture knowledge

Criminal record check

Vulnerable sector check

Driver's license

Vehicle

Communication skills

Computer skills

Independent work capability

Time management

Tools

First aid/CPR

Job description

Job Title: Housing Support Worker, Kindred Spirit

Job Type: Full - Time, Term (guaranteed 32 hours per week)

Location: 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, Sk

Reports to: Kindred Spirit Manager

About the YWCA

YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team oriented people.

Responsibilities

Housing Support Workers are members of the Kindred Spirit team and work together to provide housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services, supported housing, or persons with disabilities/addictions;
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture;
• Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
• Driver’s license & Vehicle;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Computer skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration

TBA

YWCA additional Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• Paid sick time
• Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
• 5% matching pension plan
• Professional development opportunities

Duties

• Review communications board, emails and log - books when coming on shift. Review on call schedule;
• Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner;
• Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional;
• Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure safety of staff and residents;
• Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities;
• Respond to accidents, contact EMS or administer first aid/CPR as required;
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
• Assist community members, guests, employees during emergency situations;
• Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuations;
• Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents, attacks, or other critical incidents;
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
• Transport clients in accordance with established client transportation policies/protocols;
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other needed services to clients;
• Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling;
• Aid clients in their homes and in the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
• Assist with building cleanliness and safety- escorting any unwelcome persons from the property when safe to do so, respond to incidents as needed and awareness of emergency procedures;
• Respond and notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents, attacks, or other critical incidents and ensure critical incident reports are completed;
• Must have knowledge and understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures; Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality;
• Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families’ needs according to their individual case plan;
• Meal preparation as required;
• Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients;
• Participate in training offered through the organization;
• Must follow safety and security policies at all times;
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times;
• Debrief with shift rotation;
• Write clear and concise incident reports when necessary;
• All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

Probation

All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.

*All applicants must reside in Saskatchewan.