Housing Outreach Worker, Full-time, Contract

4 months ago

Edmonton, Canada George Spady Society Full time

**George Spady Society**

The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

**Description of Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Housing Outreach Worker (HOW) reports to the Housing First Manager. This position provides a flexible service that meets the individual where they are at in the community and begins the process of housing that individual. The HOW will secure housing in a timely manner for individuals who are referred to the Housing First Program.

**In addition, the Housing Support Worker will**:

- Provide intake services to potential clients
- Refer individuals to housing in the private and non-profit markets in the City of Edmonton, screen to ensure the best possible fit for both clients and landlords, and coordinate the move
- Build landlord relationships that are respectful and professional
- Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely matter regarding housing the client
- Provide support to landlords during housing
- Complete data input on ETO
- Provide client briefs to Follow Up Support Team members
- Interact with clients in a caring, non-judgmental manner
- Attend general staff meetings
- Attend training as required
- Any other related task or responsibility assigned by the Housing First Manager

**Position Requirements**
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, and marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated level of literacy and communication skills sufficient for job responsibilities
- An open, accepting, and non-judgmental attitude with an ability to build rapport with clients and landlords
- Valid First Aid with CPR certification
- Reliable transportation with 2 million liability insurance
- Knowledge of Edmonton’s housing market is considered an asset
- Basic understanding of the Landlord and Tenancy Act
- Diploma or degree in a human services field and 1 to 2 years’ experience working with a marginalized population

**Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift
- **We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $49,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have reliable transportation with 2 million liability insurance?
- Do you have knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental health, and marginalized populations?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- working with working with a marginalized population: 1 year (required)
- Mental Health and Addictions: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)
- First Aid CPR Certification (required)
- Current Police With Vulnerable Sector Check (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-19
Expected start date: 2024-09-23

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