Part-time Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker - Homeward Bound Oakdale

Part-Time: Term Position (Guaranteed 20 hours a week)

Reports To: Homeward Bound Oakdale Supervisor

Responsible To: Homeward Bound Manager

About the YWCA: YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly & rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.

Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Oakdale Team and work together to provide housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate manner.

Qualifications:

- Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
- Must Have a **Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence - those without need not apply;**:

- Reliable transportation;
- 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: $22.62

YWCA Additional Benefit
- 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, counseling, and other needed services to clients;
- Provide individually tailored services to each client, ex., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling;
- Aid clients in their homes and 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, responding to incidents as needed,
- Aware of emergency policies & 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
- Ensure critical incident reports are completed;
SPECIFIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Conduct daily home inspections of key 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;
- Help prepare the meal program with other team members with a specific focus on life skill development for clients;
- Support the recreation team in facilitating daily or weekly in-house and community recreational outings and activities focused on skill development;
- 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 of depending on their individualized plans (setting up an apartment, start-up groceries, organizing, communicating information to the rest of the team)
- 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 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 Oakdale program_

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