Responsibilities:
Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Windsor 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;
Valid Class 5 Drivers license; Vehicle;
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
Computer skills;
Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector
Responsibilities:
Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Windsor 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;
Valid Class 5 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: $23.08 per hour
YWCA additional Benefits:
Paid vacation days
Paid sick time
Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
5% matching pension plan
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;
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