Housing Support Worker - Homeward Bound Oakdale

Exciting new job opportunity!

Part-Time:                      Permanent (Guaranteed 20 hours a week)

Reports To:                     Homeward Bound Oakdale Supervisor 

Responsible To:             Homeward Bound Manager

Two Week Rotation:

Week 1 - Tuesday through Saturday 4pm - 12am

Week 2 - Wednesday Through Saturday 4pm - 12am.

*Subject to change based on the needs of the program.
 

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:   $23.08 per hour

 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:

• Review communications board, emails and log books at the beginning of each shift;
• 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.

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