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Prince Albert
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 extra 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 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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