Reports To:

Homeward Bound Windsor Supervisor

Responsible To:

Homeward Bound General Manager

Responsibilities: Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Oakdale team and work together to provide housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications:

Experience in human services, supportive housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions; Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture; Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License; Those without a Valid Class 5 Driver's License need not apply; Reliable transportation; Excellent written & verbal communication skills; Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office, email communication, & data entry); Must pass Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check; Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Excellent time management skills; Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches is an asset; Duties:

Review communications board, emails, and log books when coming on 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; 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, and awareness of emergency procedures; Assist co-workers 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 skills development; Support the reaction team in facilitating daily/weekly in-house and community recreational outings/activities focused on development; Coordinate supports for primary clients including, but not limited to: hygiene, laundry, budgeting, cleaning, rent/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; Assist clients in transitioning into the program, or out depending on individualized plans (setting up an apartment, start-up groceries, communicating to the team); Complete Payworks and Client Documentation at the close of each shift; Be aware of the Homeward Bound environment and ensure it is protected, clean, and welcoming; Other duties as deemed necessary by management to ensure effective operation of Homeward Bound Oakdale;

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