Job Order Detail

Description

STR8 UP requires Housing Support Workers for our Transitional Housing under the Community Outreach Model.   The Housing Support Worker will provide supports to adults over the age of 18 years who are justice involved or STR8 UP connected residing in our Transitional Housing.
This program is to provide a temporary sober housing solution for people who are being released into the community and or otherwise able to live independently but need assistance while securing permanent housing.
Responsibilities include:
Working with service agencies, criminal justice stakeholders and community Advocate in justice, corrections, social services sectors and for community supports Provide one-to-one life skills and problem solving counselling Accompany and support members attending important appointments Assist in obtaining essentials to community living: Identification, financial assistance. Arrange access to spiritual and cultural practices to support healing Facilitate recreational and cultural opportunities that include family Arrange for addictions programming, housing, health, education/job skills and employment opportunities. Provide information about services and opportunities in the community Identify partnerships for services in the community
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with adults, youth, staff and partnering agencies and maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
Must have a valid drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months).
Criminal Records Check (Within 6 Months)