Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Oakdale team and work together to provide housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner. Experience in human services, supportive housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions; Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture; Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License; Those without a Valid Class 5 Driver's License need not apply; Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office, email communication, & data entry); Must pass Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check; Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches is an asset; Review communications board, emails, and log books when coming on shift; Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counseling, and other needed services to clients; housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling; Aid clients in their homes and 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, responding to incidents as needed,



and awareness of emergency procedures; Assist co-workers when requested; Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations; Conduct daily home inspections of key clients (fire/smoke alarm, safety issues, repairs, etc.) Help prepare the meal program with other team members with a specific focus on life skills development; Support the reaction team in facilitating daily/weekly in-house and community recreational outings/activities focused on development; Coordinate supports for primary clients including, but not limited to: hygiene, laundry, budgeting, cleaning, rent/expenses); Assist with weekly grocery shopping; Assist in managing client savings (maintain ledger, protected storage, monitoring); Participate in mandatory training such as First Aid, Naloxone, and Med Assist to safely and effectively perform duties; Advocate on behalf of clients within the community as needed; Assist clients in transitioning into the program, or out depending on individualized plans (setting up an apartment, start-up groceries, communicating to the team); Complete Payworks and Client Documentation at the close of each shift;

📌 Casual Peer Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 YWCA Prince Albert
📍 Canada