Full-Time: Permanent Part Time (Guaranteed 20 hours a week)
Reports To: Homeward Bound Oakdale Supervisor
Responsible To: Homeward Bound Oakdale Manager
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;
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Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
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Must Have a Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence - those without need not apply;
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Reliable transportation;
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
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Computer skills;
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Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
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Ability to work independently;
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Good time management skills;
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Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches;
YWCA Additional Benefit
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Paid vacation days
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Paid sick time
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Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
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5% matching pension plan
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Professional development opportunities
Duties:
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Review communications board, emails and log books at the beginning of each shift;
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Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
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Provide transportation to client appointments;
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Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counseling, and other needed services to clients;
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Provide individually tailored services to each client, ex., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling;
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Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
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Assist with building cleanliness and safety- escorting any unwelcome persons from the property when safe to do so, responding to incidents as needed,
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Aware of emergency policies & procedures;
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Assist coworkers when requested;
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Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
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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:
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Conduct daily home inspections of key clients (fire/smoke alarm, safety issues, repairs, etc.) and maintain cleanliness;
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Develop case plans for each of the primary clients, and work with your designated supervisor to ensure yearly Person-Centered plans are completed;
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Help prepare the meal program with other team members with a specific focus on life skill development for clients;
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Support the recreation team in facilitating daily or weekly in-house and community recreational outings and activities focused on skill development;
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Coordinate supports for primary clients including, but not limited to: hygiene, laundry services, budgeting, cleaning, rent, and expenses;)
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Assist with weekly grocery shopping;
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Assist in managing client savings (maintain ledger, safe storage, monitoring);
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Participate in mandatory training such as First Aid, Naloxone, and Med Assist to safely and effectively perform duties;
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Advocate on behalf of clients within the community as needed (ex: vocational or educational programs, appointments);
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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)
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At the end of each shift, complete Payworks and client documentation;
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Develop and participate in Homeward Bound community-wide activities;
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At all times, be aware of the Homeward Bound environment and do your part to ensure it is safe, clean and welcoming;
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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.
