Outreach Coordinator - Homeward Bound Windsor

Full-Time Permanent Salaried (37.5 Hours Per Week)

Responsibilities: The Outreach Coordinator is responsible to oversee day-to-day programming. They support staff in the implementation of client caseloads, as well as program delivery, procedures, and staff roles & responsibilities.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 to 5 years practical work experience in human services ,supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture/vulnerable peoples/homelessness.
• Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement.
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence with clean abstract.
• Reliable Vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must be a positive role model of life and social skills for client.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good time management skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours when needed.

YWCA Additional Benefits:

• 4 Weeks Paid vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 1 EDO per month
• Benefit Packages
• 5% matching Pension Plan
• Professional development opportunities

Basic Duties:

• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.).
• Represent Homeward Bound Windsor in meetings as required.
• Uphold and maintain policies and procedures for Homeward Bound Windsor.
• Case plan development, tracking and execution.
• Provide a monthly report & annual report to management, and monthly calendar of events for clients.
• Set long and short-term goals with a timeline for completion.
• Ensure all incidents are properly documented and reported to manager.
• Provide transportation to client appointments as needed.
• Occasional work in non-traditional hours as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with Outreach Coordinators in other YWCA programs including Oakdale, Kindred Spirit, and Our House Supportive Recovery Centre.

Program Specific Duties:

• Develop and coordinate a plan for individuals to transition into their new housing.
• Establish positive rapport with landlords in the community.
• Assist in the implementation of support plans and case-management.
• Establish the types of supports needed for individuals that have transitioned, ex: hours, areas to work on, life skills needed.
• Assist in setting up community supports once transitioned, such as educational applications, counselling, parenting programs etc.
• Review communications board, emails and log books when coming on shift;
• Work closely with the Homeward Bound Outreach Coordinator for house checks, cover off, support transitioning clients, and programming.
• Include outreach clients in building programming.
• Provide leisure-based programming with outreach clients on a weekly basis.
• Develop and participate in Homeward Bound community-wide activities.
• Support staff members at Homeward Bound Windsor as needed.
• At all times, be aware of the Homeward Bound Windsor environment and do your part to ensure it is safe, clean and welcoming.
• Meet hourly support requirements for each client on caseload.
• Oversee the cleanliness of the home and ensure maintenance is done in a timely manner.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management, to ensure the effective operation of Homeward Bound

All YWCA Prince Albert Positions contain a three-month probationary period. 

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