Job Description

Job Type: Casual



Reports to: Kindred Spirit Manager


About the YWCA: YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding workplace. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.


Responsibilities: Housing Support Workers are members of the Kindred Spirit team and work together to provide housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.


Qualifications:

Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions; Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture; Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;

MUST HAVE: Class 5

Driver's License; Candidates without a Class 5 Driver's License need not apply.

Reliable Transportation; Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal); Computer Skills; Ability to work independently as well as a team; Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration: $22.62 per hour.


Duties:

Review communications board, emails and logbooks when coming on shift. Review on-call schedule; Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner; Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional; Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents; Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities; Respond to accidents, contact EMS, or administer first aid/CPR as required; Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations; Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergency situations; Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuations; Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents, attacks, or other critical incidents; Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.); Transport clients in accordance with established client transportation policies/protocols; Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other needed services to clients; Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling; Aid clients in their homes and in 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, and awareness of emergency procedures; Respond and notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents, attacks, or other critical incidents and ensure critical incident reports are completed; Must have knowledge and understanding of First Nation and Metis cultures; Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality; Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families' needs according to their individual case plans; Meal preparation as required; Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients; Participate in training offered through the organization; Must follow safety and security policies at all times; Maintain client confidentiality at all times; Debrief with shift rotation; Incident Report Writing; All other duties & responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.


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