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Follow-up Support Worker, Full-time
3 weeks ago
**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 Follow Up Support Worker (FSW) works intensively with a specific caseload of clients coming from outreach and/or encampment teams within the city. The FSW supports individuals with complex needs, who may require multiple visits a week and higher-level support systems in order to live independently in market housing. A key component of the Follow-Up Support Worker position is that it is pre-emptive, identifying problems before they come to crisis, saving emergency resources and maintaining a stable housing environment for the tenant, landlord and surrounding community. In addition, the Follow-Up Support Worker will:
- Provide client assessment, life-skills training
- Maintain landlord relationships and assist with tenant mediation
- Case co-ordination and provide crisis intervention.
- Interact with clients in a caring, non-judgemental manner
- Monitor clients on a daily basis and communicates concerns and recommendations to the Program Manager.
- Record client information in ETO and update daily
- Attends training as necessary
- Adhere to the principals of Housing First as described in the Housing First Procedures manual
- Attend general staff meetings
- Any other related task or responsibility assigned by the Program Manager.
**Position Qualifications**
- Demonstrated level of literacy and communication skills sufficient for job responsibilities
- An understanding that the assigned caseloads will require intensive supports throughout the week, as well as prioritizing administrative duties and contractual obligations
- An open, accepting attitude
- Experience in working in the addictions field
- Experience working with individuals with complex needs (i.e., dual diagnoses, chronic homelessness, physical health concerns, etc)
- Has established networks within the community
- Diploma or degree in a human services field and 1 to 2 years’ experience working with a marginalized population.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
- Valid Driver’s license
- Own vehicle with $2 million liability insurance and may transport clients as needed
**Hours of Work**:Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $49,500.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Do you have an understanding of and are supportive of Harm Reduction principles and strategies?
- Do you have your own vehicle with $2 million liability insurance to transport clients as needed?
- Do you have experience working with landlords and knowledge of the Tenancy Act?
- Do you have experience finding housing for individuals with complex needs (i.e., dual diagnoses, chronic homelessness, physical health concerns, etc.).
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Case Management: 1 year (required)
- housing marginalized populations: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification (required)
- Drivers License (required)
- current Police with Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-12-19
