Women's Housing- Joan's Place

Hours of Work: 34 weekly – 7a to 4p – on a rotation – two weekends per month

The Harm Reduction Support Worker is responsible for providing practical support to all residents and ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter. A main focus of the role, in collaboration with the rest of the team, is to create and monitor strength based individualized plans with each woman staying in the shelter to help facilitate meeting her needs/goals, as well as to provide harm reduction and trauma informed care to high acuity individual.

Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

· Provide all care, advocacy, counselling, and listening from a trauma informed care lens

· Build therapeutic relationships with all residents

· Actively work towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and engagement with Indigenous people and communities

· Provide practical support for all aspects of resident stays

· Ensure the well-being of all women and children by maintaining a clean facility

· Provide information, education, referrals, and support to the residents as needed

· Collaborate with Outreach Coordinators and the other Shelter Counsellors to create individualized plans for each resident and family

· Provide referrals and advocacy to ensure that residents have necessary support to deal with barriers regarding housing

· Support women and families in preparing for their move into housing including helping them to arrange utility hook up, financial planning, food planning, locating furnishings, community mapping, and developing a housing preservation plan to reduce the risk of future homelessness.

Administration and Operations:

· Answer shelter phone and record all calls, screen requests for entry and respond to information requests

· Complete intake and departure process with each woman/family

· Maintain accurate case management and stats keeping records

· Maintain accurate records in the HIFIS database

· Assist with transportation as needed and available

· Assist with the daily operation of the shelter including but not limited to the sorting of donations, cleaning, sorting and upkeep of toys, and assisting with the groceries and food inventory

· Participate in Women's Housing training opportunities as a part of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

· Experience working with Indigenous peoples and cultures and an understanding of the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples

· Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or other human service field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness

· Knowledge of the child welfare system, income assistance programs, criminal justice system, trauma informed care, and family violence is essential

· Ability to work independently and with a team

· Accurate record-keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an asset);

· Good communication and organizational abilities

· Proven crisis intervention skills

· Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds

· Class 5 driver's license; and

· Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

• 4% Employer RRSP Contribution–set up by employee–after three months in position-no match required

• Employer paid benefits - option to enhance at minimal employee cost – after three months in position

• 10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid – annually

• Paid vacation days, accrued based on hours worked

• Paid sick days, annually – with carryover – based on hours worked

• Use of YWCA Regina vehicle fleet - for work purposes - with right credentials

• On site gym

• Casual dress code

• Volunteer opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.80-$23.95 per hour

Expected hours: 34 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person