Job Title: Housing Support Worker, Kindred Spirit

Job Type: Full - Time, Term (guaranteed 32 hours per week)

Location: 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, Sk

Reports to: Kindred Spirit Manager

About the YWCA:

YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. 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 supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications:

- Experience in human services, supported housing, or persons with disabilities/addictions;
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture;
- Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
- Driver’s license & Vehicle;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Computer skills;
- Ability to work independently;
- Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration: TBA

YWCA additional Benefits

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 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 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, 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, family counselling;
- 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, respond 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 Métis 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 plan;
- 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;
- Write transparent and concise incident reports when necessary;
- All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

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

- All applicants must reside in Saskatchewan.

📌 Housing Support Worker - Kindred Spirit - Full-Time, Term (Prince Albert)
🏢 YWCA
📍 Prince Albert