Indigenous Supportive Housing Coordinator

Homeward Trust; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeward Trust Edmonton is seeking a Supportive Housing Program Coordinator to provide culturally safe, client-centred support to Indigenous individuals and families living in supportive housing.

The coordinator will work with tenants to achieve housing stability, address barriers related to mental health and addictions, reconnect with culture, kin and community, and collaborate with partners to deliver housing and support services.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in frontline case management or related housing services.
• Diploma or degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with Housing First approaches is an asset.
• Familiarity with ETO or similar case management systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, client-centred case management to Indigenous individuals and families.
• Complete needs assessments and develop individualized support plans.
• Support housing stability and tenancies.
• Connect clients to resources, income supports, healthcare, and cultural programming.
• Maintain client documentation and enter data into ETO.
• Collaborate with Homeward Trust staff, landlords, service providers, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed

Cultural competency

Community outreach

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database

Job description

Homeward Trust Edmonton is seeking a Supportive Housing Program Coordinator to provide culturally safe, client-centred support to Indigenous individuals and families living in supportive housing.

The coordinator will work with tenants to achieve housing stability, address barriers related to mental health and addictions, reconnect with culture, kin and community, and collaborate with partners to deliver housing and support services.