Job Order Detail

Description

Reach out and coordinate.....

The Outreach Coordinator will provide support from a Housing First and Trauma Informed
perspective to women and families with complex barriers to meeting their basic needs for housing, food, and
safety.

Connect with and build strong therapeutic relationships with women and families
Support women and families to navigate government and community programs, advocating on their
behalf where required for successful outcomes;
Maintain positive relationships with front line teams working with our target population with a focus
on agencies providing services for individuals impacted by FASD, mental health challenges and addictions,
ensuring excellent communication and collaborating/coordinating service wherever possible
Actively work towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and engagement with
Indigenous people and communities.
Establish/maintain positive relationships with actors in the criminal justice system and Victim Services to ensues principles, guidelines, and laws are utilized as best they can to address the victims needs;
Support in preparing for their move into housing including helping them to arrange utility hook up, financial planning, food planning, locating furnishings, community mapping, and developing a housing preservation plan to reduce the risk of future homelessness;
Liaise with landlords to build positive relationships and current available housing options;
Connect and ensure team planned activities and groups include Indigenous content;
Establish and maintain positive relationships with YWCA departments to ensure excellent
communication and collaboration
Follow common case planning process with each individual

For a full job description and qualifications, please visit our website at:
https://www.ywcaregina.com/careers