Indigenous Youth Housing First is an intense home visitation and follow-up program designed to assist high risk youth experiencing chronic homelessness. We provide in-home follow-up support, with cultural and spiritual support and education.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist high risk youth to secure protected, affordable, accessible and appropriate long term housing options, as well as the necessary items to set up a home.

Ensure that high risk youth seeking Housing First Services will receive appropriate assessment of their housing issues.

Assist youth to be re-housed as they are connected to housing resources for individuals and families.

Providing short-term problem-solving opportunities, identifying and assessing supports and referrals needed.

Ensuring client is fully informed of Housing First mission and philosophies.

Working in partnership and with both the private and non-profit sector of the housing market to ensure appropriate placement of clients.

Ensuring that all necessary paperwork including (but not limited to) lease signing is completed once housing is located.

Ensuring appropriate utilities are connected

Maintaining accurate comprehensive documentation regarding all interactions with clients. Documentation must be in accordance with agency standards, and according to funder requirements.

Partnership responsibilities including but not limited to: intake, partnership meetings,



case conferencing, training and committees.

Ensure all information is being documented in the ETO database

Other duties as required by the team leader

Enthusiasm for being part of the solution to end homelessness in Edmonton

Knowledge of the High Risk Youth Initiative philosophy, including harm reduction and relationship based

Knowledge of addictions, gangs, sexual exploitation, homelessness, poverty, use and neglect.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to transport clients.

Must have 2 million dollar liability insurance.

Must provide drivers' abstract and current drivers' license (without issue).

Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion). **Preference will be given to candidates with completed checks.

Qualifications:
Experience:

3 - 5 years minimum of relevant experience

Education:

B.A./B.S.W./Human Services Degree or Diploma or equivalent

49,100.00 - $51,555.00 annually

Monthly Mileage Auto Allowance

Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months' probation (pro-rated)

Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months' employment.

Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

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📌 Indigenous Housing Outreach Worker (Alberta)
🏢 Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
📍 Alberta