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Description

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 Homeward Bound Oakdale 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 with persons with disabilities/addictions;
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
Drivers license; Vehicle;
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
Computer skills;
Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check;
Ability to work independently;
Good time management skills;
Knowledge of person centered, trauma informed care and strength - based approaches;

Remuneration:    $22.18 per hour

YWCA additional Benefits:
Paid vacation days
Paid sick time
5% Matching Pension
Professional Development Opportunities

Duties:    
Review communications board, emails and log books when coming on shift;
Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
Provide transportation to client appointments;
Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling and other needed services to clients;
Provide individually tailored services to each client, ex., 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;
Assist coworkers when requested;
Full job desc. at www.ywcaprincealbert.ca