Youth Housing Support Worker: Empower Futures

4Recruitment Services Ltd; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Canada is seeking a Supported Housing Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-24 with benefits, budgeting and independent living skills within supported housing schemes.

You will work closely with young people to identify needs, develop personalised support plans and provide practical help with welfare benefits, employment, education and accessing suitable housing to enable successful move-on into independent accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing management or homelessness services.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and budgeting support.
• Experience supporting young people aged 16-24 in accommodation or community settings.
• IT skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook for casework.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, positive and flexible approach to role.
• Experience providing outreach or tenancy sustainment support.

Responsibilities

• Benefits and financial support: help access welfare benefits and develop budgeting skills.
• Employment, education and training: encourage access to opportunities and volunteering.
• Independent living skills: assist with bills, cooking, cleaning and daily living tasks.
• Move-On: support applications for housing and understanding tenancy agreements.
• Personalised support planning: identify needs, set goals and review progress.
• Wellbeing and personal development: build confidence and resilience.
• Signposting and partnership working: connect with authorities and agencies.
• Housing management and safeguarding: assist with tenancy issues and keep records.

Skills

Housing management

Supported housing

Welfare benefits knowledge

Budgeting skills

IT skills (Word, Outlook)

Supporting young people

Independent living skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Canada is seeking a Supported Housing Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-24 with benefits, budgeting and independent living skills within supported housing schemes.

You will work closely with young people to identify needs, develop personalised support plans and provide practical help with welfare benefits, employment, education and accessing suitable housing to enable successful move-on into independent accommodation.