Part Time Housing Support Worker

**YWCA Prince Albert**

1895 Central Avenue

Prince Albert, SK S6V 4W8

t. 306-763-8571

f. 306-763-8165

**Job Description**:
**Job Title: Housing Support Worker - Homeward Bound Windsor (CLSD Support Specialist)**

**Job Type**:Permanent Part - Time Hourly (Guaranteed 20 hours a week)

**Reports To**:Supervisor, Homeward Bound Windsor

**Responsible To**: Assistant Manager of Homeward Bound

**About the YWCA**:YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are

many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.

**Responsibilities**:Housing Support Workers (CLSD specialist) are members of the Homeward Bound team and work together to provide a high level of housing supports for CLSD clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner. CLSD support specialists work closely with a core group of approximately 12 individuals with cognitive disabilities

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
- Driver’s license;
- Vehicle;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Computer skills;
- Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
- Ability to work independently;
- Good time management skills;
- Knowledge of person centered, trauma informed care and strength - based approaches;
**Remuneration**:TBA

YWCA additional Benefits:
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- Paid vacation days
- Paid sick time
- Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
- 5% matching pension plan
- Professional development opportunities

**Duties**:

- Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
- Provide transportation to client appointments;
- Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling and other needed services to clients;
- Provide individually tailored services to each client, ex., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling;
- Aid clients in their homes and in the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
- Assist with building cleanliness and safety
- escorting any unwelcome persons from the property when safe to do so, respond to incidents as needed and awareness of emergency procedures;
- Assist coworkers when requested;
- Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
- Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents or other critical incidents and ensure critical incident reports are completed;
**SPECIFIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct daily home inspections of key CLSD clients (fire/smoke alarm, safety issues, repairs, etc.) and maintain cleanliness;
- Develop case plans for each of the primary clients, and work with your designated supervisor to ensure yearly Person-Centered Plans are completed;
- Assist in Recreation Therapy based assessments and reviews with recreation therapist;
- Oversee the cleanliness and needs of program lounges to ensure a welcoming, safe and fun environment
- Oversee and prepare the meal program with other team members with specific focus on life skill development for clients;
- Facilitate daily or weekly in house and community recreational outings and activities focused on skill development with support of the recreation team.
- Coordinate supports for primary clients including, but not limited to: hygiene, laundry services, budgeting, cleaning, rent and expenses;
- Assist with weekly grocery shopping;
- Assist in managing client savings (maintain ledger, safe storage, monitoring);
- Participate in mandatory training such as First Aid, Naloxone, and Med Assist to safely and effectively perform duties;
- Advocate on behalf of clients within the community as needed (ex: vocational or educational programs, appointments)
- Assist clients in transitioning into the program, or out depending on their individualized plans (setting up apartment, start up groceries, organizing, communicating information to the rest of the team)
- Support in program fundraising, such as CNOY and others needed to support the day-to-day programming of CLSD tenants;
- At the end of each shift, complete Payworks and client documentation;
- Develop and participate in Homeward Bound community-wide activities;
- At all times, be aware of the Homeward Bound Windsor environment and do your part to ensure it is safe, clean and welcoming;
- _Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management, to ensure the effective operation of The Homeward Bound Windsor program_

**Probation**:All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: From $21.42 per hour

**Benefits**: