Job Description

Regina Housing provides appropriate and affordable housing to those most in need. We are currently looking for a FT Temporary Community Outreach Coordinator to join our Housing Program team.

Purpose:

To establish stability and support successful tenancies for at-risk tenants through proactive interventions during challenging situations. This involves effectively identifying needs, providing coaching and counseling, and addressing barriers to community integration, thereby fostering and maintaining tenant independence.

Responsibilities

Identify tenant issues and behaviors that may jeopardize the tenancy. Engage appropriate resources to provide preventative support, through enhancing resilience and life skills to support long-term tenancy success. Develop and champion individualized plans, monitor progress, adjust strategies as needed, and serve as a liaison between tenants and service providers. Attend case meetings, and appointments alongside at-risk tenants as needed. Encourage and empower at-risk tenants to advocate for themselves, fostering their confidence and self-advocacy skills. Assist and support tenants in accessing available services that promote independence and enhance their overall well-being. Encourage and facilitate tenants' development of essential life skills, including home management and budgeting, acknowledging that effective tenancy is a learned experience. Plan and facilitate tenant programming. Analyze trends and provide evidence-based recommendations for policy development and strategic program planning. Contribute to the effective evaluation of the program to inform necessary revisions and enhancements based on identified trends and needs.

Skills

Post secondary degree and/or diploma Social Work, Social Sciences or other relevant education or equivalent, combined with at least 2 years related experience Knowledge of CASW's Code of Ethics, Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action Demonstrated experience with issue identification, diagnosing behavioral and psychosocial patterns, counselling, mediating, and effective problem resolution Sound knowledge of community based health, social and family service organizations Sufficient experience, knowledge and judgement to make difficult and high pressure decisions Ability to function with clear and professional boundaries Demonstrated ability to handle conflict, confidential information and deal with sensitive cases Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of stakeholders including those from diverse range of cultures, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Embrace diversity, anti-oppressive practices, are compassionate and empathetic Self-disciplined, can work independently and part of a team, collaborate, and problem solve Analyze trends, identify options and solutions, made recommendations Demonstrated ability to manage a large case load, meet deadlines, and work under pressure Demonstrated strength in risk assessment regarding safety of tenant, staff, and community and take decisive action to de-escalate crisis situations Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team setting. Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, problem solve, and work efficiently under tight timelines. Valid Class 5 Drivers License and a reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes Able to work some flexible hours to accommodate the needs of tenants
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 months

Pay: $58,805.61-$64,259.43 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

Do you have a reliable vehicle that you can use for daily work purposes?
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 driver's license (required)
Work Location: In person