Kindred Spirit Housing Support Worker

Job Type: Casual

Reports to: Kindred Spirit Manager

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

Responsibilities: Housing Support Workers are members of the Kindred Spirit team and work together to provide housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
• Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
• MUST HAVE: Class 5 Driver's License; Candidates without a Class 5 Driver's License need not apply.
• Reliable Transportation;
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal);
• Computer Skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as a team;
• Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration: $23.08 per hour.

Duties:

• Review communications board, emails and logbooks when coming on shift. Review on-call schedule;
• Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner;
• Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional;
• Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents;
• Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities;
• Respond to accidents, contact EMS, or administer first aid/CPR as required;
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
• Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergency situations;
• Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuations;
• Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents, attacks, or other critical incidents;
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
• Transport clients in accordance with established client transportation policies/protocols;
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other needed services to clients;
• Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling;
• 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, responding to incidents as needed, and awareness of emergency procedures;
• Respond and notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents, attacks, or other critical incidents and ensure critical incident reports are completed;
• Must have knowledge and understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures; Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality;
• Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families' needs according to their individual case plans;
• Meal preparation as required;
• Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients;
• Participate in training offered through the organization;
• Must follow safety and security policies at all times;
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times;
• Debrief with shift rotation;
• Incident Report Writing;
• All other duties & responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

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

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