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 protected 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 clear 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.

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📌 Housing Support Worker - Kindred Spirit - Full-Time, Term (Saskatchewan)
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