Job Description

2 Term Positions available 1.0 FTE (ends February 2023) or 0.5 FTE (ends within 1 year)Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Housing and Supports Manager, the Housing Support Worker provides recovery-oriented services at two locations (Riverwood House - Addictions Recovery Program and Concordia Village IV - Mental Health Integrated Supportive Housing Program). A willingness to work between sites is required.At Concordia Village IV, the HSW assists in carrying out recovery plans with 16 supportive housing participants. This includes reviewing the recovery plan established by the participant in collaboration with the Housing & Supports Manager and assisting the participant to achieve their goals. The day-to-day tasks involve life skill building (budgeting, cooking, household maintenance etc.) on an individual and/or group basis. This also involves teaching the participant skills to live within an apartment complex with other individuals. The work involves assisting the participant to be linked to and maintain formal and informal support networks. At times the housing support worker may be asked to assist a tenant outside of the supportive program in an outreach capacity. The Housing Support Worker will use Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Principles in carrying out their regular duties.At Riverwood House, the Housing Support Worker provides life skills coaching and 1:1 support in assisting individuals achieve their recovery goals. This site will be opening in the coming weeks. This includes reviewing the recovery plan established by the participant in collaboration with the Riverwood House Navigator and assisting the participant to achieve their goals. The day-to-day tasks involve life skill building (budgeting, cooking, household maintenance etc.) on an individual and/or group basis. This also involves teaching the participant skills to live within an apartment complex with other individuals.Initially the HSW will work out of Concordia Village IV as their primary site. Following a complete orientation between Concordia Village IV and Riverwood House, the HSW will be required to provide support to program participants in both locations. The division of time and work is currently under review.Qualifications: Education/Certification: o Post-secondary education in Human Services, Addictions and Community Service, Mental Health Certificate, Social Service Worker or other related disciplines, and/or equivalent experience requiredExperience: o Experience in mental health and/or addictions preferredKnowledge, Skills and Ability: o Interest and eagerness to work within a diverse team and serve a diverse population.o Knowledge of mental illnesses/mental health issues and recovery.o Knowledge of addictions and addictions recovery model.o Knowledge of principles of trauma informed care and interest in working toward truth and reconciliation.o Excellent time management, organizational and decision-making skills.o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.o Ability to engage and build effective relationships with colleagues on multiple teams and different environments.o Experience in facilitating group learning and leisure activities.o Demonstrated skills in establishing supportive, trusting relationships.o Demonstrated flexibility and creativity.o Knowledge of community resources.o Interest and eagerness to be engaged in a culture of learning (client specific training offered on case-by-case basis and regular commitment to training related to population needs (e.g., culture, trauma informed care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills, etc.)).o Flexibility in work location (opportunity to work within CV4 or Riverwood Location).o Knowledge of harm reduction principles and asset.Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (with the Vulnerable Sector Check) Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check Valid Driver's License Current Vehicle Registration, indicating 3rd Party Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 or morePrincipal Duties and Responsibilities: Program Participant Recovery Support: Participation in Planning and Intervention with Program Participants:o Reviews Recovery Plan and other documentation to understand participant needs.o Provides information to the Housing and Supports Manager and/or Riverwood House Navigator while supporting an individual's recovery needs including: Mental health issues/obstacles. Activities of daily living. Recovery & Rehabilitation. Potential Services/Supports required. Assists program participants to carry out recovery plans, create structure, and work towards their goals which will support their recovery journey. Provide Rehabilitation and Support Services to program participants:o Intervenes and assists program participants with developing daily living skills.o Assisting individuals to understand their tenancy responsibilities. Acts as liaison between tenant and landlord.o Assists program participants to acquire skills including: Performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks. Performing household activities including organization, cleaning, laundry, meal planning and grocery shopping. Teaching money-management skills and assist individuals to access financial services. Providing side-by-side support and coaching to assist individuals to socialize. Structuring time and increasing social experience.o Provides assistance under the supervision and direction of the Housing Manager regarding advocacy, referral, coordination and linking program participants to: Legal and advocacy services. Language and Immigration services. Financial Services. Transportation services. Appropriate services such as home care, mental health, addiction services, financial and educational services to facilitate client access to supports and services. Educate and Support Program Participants:o Coordinate and facilitate services with program participants on a group basis to: Promote personal growth through mental health sessions and activities. Facilitate group activities and events and engage program participants.Housing Procurement Assistance: Participate in development and implementation of housing options as directed by the Housing and Supports Manager and or Riverwood House Navigators:o Link with inter-sectoral partners (service providers, landlords, housing developers, community groups) to secure housing when client is transitioning from program and on an outreach basis to those on waitlist as caseload allows and as directed by the Housing and Supports Manager.o Assist program participants one-on-one to "choose", "get" and "keep" housing.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per weekSalary: $16.00-$19.00 per hourBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Mental Health/Addictions: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-23
Expected start date: 2022-08-22