Housing Outreach Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

HOUSING OUTREACH WORKER - EAGLES NES

Indigenous Youth Housing First is an intense home visitation and follow-up program designed to assist high risk youth experiencing chronic homelessness.

We provide in-home follow-up support, with cultural and spiritual support and education.

Responsibilities

Assist high risk youth to secure safe, affordable, accessible and appropriate long term housing options, as well as the necessary items to set up a home.
Ensure that high risk youth seeking Housing First Services will receive appropriate assessment of their housing issues.
Assist youth to be rehoused as they are connected to housing resources for individuals and families.
Providing shortterm problemsolving opportunities, identifying and assessing supports and referrals needed.
Ensuring client is fully informed of Housing First mission and philosophies
Working in partnership and with both the private and nonprofit sector of the housing market to ensure appropriate placement of clients
Ensuring that all necessary paper work including (but not limited to) lease signing is completed once housing is located
Ensuring appropriate utilities are connected
Maintaining accurate comprehensive documentation regarding all interactions with clients. Documentation must be in accordance with agency standards, and according to funder requirements.
Partnership responsibilities including but not limited to: intake, partnership meetings, case conferencing, training and committees.
Ensure all information is being documented in the ETO database
Other duties as required by the team leader

Qualification Requirements

B.A./B.S.W./Human Services Degree or Diploma or equivalent

years minimum of relevant experience

Enthusiasm for being part of the solution to end homelessness in Edmonton
Knowledge of the High Risk Youth Initiative philosophy, including harm reduction and relationship based
Knowledge of addictions, gangs, sexual exploitation, homelessness, poverty, use and neglect.
Must have own vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
Must have a valid driver's license and willing to obtain a drivers abstract
Must have 2milliondollar liability insurance coverage
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Benefits