RELIEF FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER, DAYTIME SHIFTS

Children's Cottage Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Calgary seeks experienced professionals to assist homeless families in transitioning to housing. The role includes screening families, developing service plans, and providing support in daily routines. Ideal candidates will have a background in social services and an empathic outlook. Great opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services or housing support.
• Empathic, non-judgmental attitude towards families in need.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential client families.
• Complete intakes and service plans.
• Provide family-centered and strength-based service.
• Support families with their daily routines and wellness.

Job description

Competition #BHDAYFSW

Brenda’s House is a residential program for homeless families that enables transition to housing using a “housing first” model of service. Brenda’s House has been in operation since February 2009 and provides shelter and support services to 14 families at a time. We are looking for experienced professionals with an empathic, non-judgmental view toward families with multiple needs.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential client families and support their transition into the shelter
• Complete intakes and develop a service plan with families that will focus on their transition back into housing in the community
• Interact with families in residence:
  • Provide non-judgmental, family-centered and strength-based service
  • Coordinate staff teamwork with family members and focus on progress and action required to support transition plan
  • Provide families with assistance in housing search and progress towards goals
  • Support families with their daily routine in shelter, and monitor the daily physical and emotional wellbeing of the family members
  • Maintain client files and HMIS data system entries
  • Act as a role model showing positive interaction and problem solving
  • Be present at all times in the day use areas to ensure that harmony is maintained between families, adults, and children