Job Order Detail

Description

SIGN Housing Support seeks an independent, energetic, supportive, resourceful and empathetic person to work with and support individuals within Yorkton, seeking housing and resources. The successful individual will collaborate with the Housing Support Program Manager and other community partners, as well as participate in engagement and education throughout the community.

Why work for SIGN?
  Employer Paid Health and Dental Benefits
  Work/life balance, monthly paid day off

Expectations:
  Initiate case management of the referrals received from the Program Manager;
  Maintain appropriate data collection and reporting tools;
  Develop and facilitate trainings and workshops for clients and staff;
  Maintain collaborative relationships;
  Provide short-term support to the client and landlord relationship, if required;
  Seek new housing opportunities and resources to assist clients with housing;
  Assist clients to negotiate leases;
  Assist clients with identifying and reducing barriers;
  Share housing information to clients and others in a timely fashion;
  Be pleasant and effective with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures;
  Develop a knowledge of community resources, the Saskatchewan Residential Tenancies Act and SK Housing Policy;
  Have a developed understanding of mental health, addictions, crisis management and counselling.

Qualifications and experience:
  A Bachelors degree, diploma or certification and training appropriate to the position;
  Experience working with marginalized populations in community-related field;
  Valid drivers license and access to a personal motor vehicle for transportation;
  A Clean Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check from RCMP.

Applications close at 5 pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted. We thank all those who apply for their interest.
Start date: As soon as possible