Housing Outreach Worker, Contract

3 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 Recovery Oriented Housing Outreach Worker (HOW) reports to the Recovery Housing Manager. This position provides housing support aimed at individuals actively engaged in recovery, facilitating their journey towards stable housing. The HOW will secure housing in a timely manner for individuals who are referred to the Recovery Orientated Housing Program through the Medically Supported Detox.

**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 Manager

**Position Requirements**
- Diploma or degree in a human services field and 1 to 2 years’ experience working with a marginalized population
- 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
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
- Reliable transportation with 2 million vehicle liability insurance
- Knowledge of Edmonton’s housing market is considered an asset
- Basic understanding of the Landlord and Tenancy Act

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

Pay: From $51,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

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

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Case management: 1 year (required)
- Human Services: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- current Police with Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification (required)
- Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-09
Expected start date: 2024-10-21

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