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Duties and Responsibilities:
Meet with clients in need of housing that are referred through partners in the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, as well as several community-based organizations that serve those living with HIV/AIDS;
Establish and maintain relationships with landlords, subsidized housing providers, and community partners;
Accompany clients to housing-related appointments, and, when necessary, advocate on their behalf;
Help clients obtain financial statements, references and other required documents for housing applications;
Assist clients in filling out applications;
Present housing workshops to the public and community groups;
Help clients navigate the Office of Residential Tenancies;
Create and distribute updated lists of available rental housing; and,
Keep accurate client statistics
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Community or Social Service
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Aboriginal groups
- Street population
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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