Job Detail
Position
Women's Housing -Diversion - Outreach Support
Wage/Salary
$22.80 - $23.95 based on experience and knowledge
Employment Terms: Full-Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education: No Formal Education
Job Description
Hours of Work: 30 ~ 1p-9p on rotation ~ 2 weekends a month
YWCA Regina is seeking applications for a Permanent Full time Diversion Outreach Support Work Team Member in the Womens Housing Department. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Outreach Services and the general supervision of the Senior Director of Womens Housing, the Diversion Outreach Coordinator will respond
Hours of Work: 30 ~ 1p-9p on rotation ~ 2 weekends a month
YWCA Regina is seeking applications for a Permanent Full time Diversion Outreach Support Work Team Member in the Womens Housing Department. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Outreach Services and the general supervision of the Senior Director of Womens Housing, the Diversion Outreach Coordinator will respond to crisis and provide support from a trauma-informed, harm reduction and client-centered approach to women and families with complex barriers while working in collaboration with all YWCA Regina Womens Housing teams in meeting the needs for housing, food security, and safety.
Responsibilities:
Service Delivery
Administrative Duties
Qualifications:
*Experience working with Indigenous communities and cultures
*Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness
*Knowledge of the Child Welfare system, Trauma Informed Care, and Family Violence would be an asset
*Knowledge about mental health issues and substance use disorder and how to respond to them (Naloxone training is an asset)
*Ability to work independently and with a team
*Accurate record keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an asset)
*Good communication and organizational abilities
*Crisis intervention skills
*Awareness of colonization and the intergenerational impacts it has had on women and families
*Respect for women and children of various backgrounds.
Full competition detail including detailed responsibilities and employment benefits: https://ywcaregina.com/contribute/careers/
How to Apply: Submit: cover letter, resume, 3 professional references all with both
Email and
telephone contact
We invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous
Please clearly state Diversion 1-9 Support or your application may be deemed
ineligible.
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