Women's Housing - Harm Reduction Support

Autismservices; Regina; On-site; CAD 31,409 - 32,993; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Regina Inc. is hiring for the Women's Housing - Harm Reduction Support role in Regina. This full-time position focuses on providing support to residents in a high-acuity shelter, helping them overcome barriers to housing and achieve their goals.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, experience with Indigenous communities, and knowledge of trauma-informed care. The position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or another human service field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Indigenous people and knowledge of their cultures.
• Experience with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents in a high-acuity shelter.
• Create and monitor individualized plans for residents.
• Facilitate relationship building and harm reduction.

Skills

Knowledge of trauma-informed care

Good communication and organizational abilities

Crisis intervention skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS)

Job description

Women's Housing - Harm Reduction Support

Job Order #: 6312440

NOC: 44101

Employer Name: YWCA Regina Inc.

Wage/Salary Info: $22.80 - $23.95 hour - starting - based on experience and education

Posted Date: 26-Jun-2026

Location: REGINA

# of Positions: 1

Employment Terms: Full-Time

Length of Employment: Permanent

Education: Completed at least some post‑secondary

Experience: 7-11 Months

Apply By Date: 10-Jul-2026

How To Apply: Please reference "JP Term Daytime Support" clearly or your application may be deemed ineligible. YWCA Regina invites applicants to voluntarily self‑identify as Indigenous or as a member of another equity‑deserving group. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours of Work: 34 weekly, 7 a–4 p on a 5‑5‑4 rotation.

The Emergency Harm Reduction Shelter Support is responsible for providing practical support to all residents and ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter. A main focus of the Shelter Support, in collaboration with the rest of the team, is to create and monitor strength‑based individualized plans with each woman staying in the shelter to help facilitate meeting her needs/goals, as well as to provide harm reduction and trauma‑informed care to high‑acuity individuals.

Position Purpose: Support residents in a high‑acuity shelter to remove barriers to housing through relationship building, harm reduction, and advocacy. Support them to achieve goals such as rebuilding family connections, achieving and maintaining sobriety, and stable mental health.

Responsibilities include:

• Service Delivery (70%)
• Administration and Operations (30%)

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or another human service field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Experience working with Indigenous people, familiarity with Indigenous cultures, and an understanding of the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples.
• Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice and child welfare systems, trauma‑informed care, and family violence.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Accurate documentation and record‑keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS is an asset).
• Good communication and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills.
• Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds.

For more information on responsibilities and benefits, visit the YWCA Regina website.