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Job Title: Housing Support Worker, Kindred SpiritJob Type: Full - Time, Term (guaranteed 32 hours per week)Location: 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SkReports to: Kindred Spirit ManagerAbout the YWCAYWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team oriented people.ResponsibilitiesHousing 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.QualificationsExperience 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; RemunerationTBAYWCA additional BenefitsPaid vacation daysPaid sick timeBenefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion5% matching pension planProfessional development opportunitiesDutiesReview communications board, emails and log - books when coming on shift. Review on call schedule; Be available torespond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner; Ensure propertysecurity alarms and cameras are on and functional; Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure safety of staff and residents; Responsible formaintaining 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 clientconfidentiality at all times; Debrief with shift rotation; Write transparent andconcise incident reports when necessary; All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management; ProbationAll YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.*All applicants must reside in Saskatchewan.
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