Job Description

Exciting new job opportunity!


Full-Time: Permanent (Guaranteed 32 hours a week)


Reports To: Homeward Bound Oakdale Supervisor


Responsible To: Homeward Bound 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; 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.