Follow Up Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Follow Up Support Worker Competition Repost)

Fresh Start - EUTC

Full-Time Term

Closing Date:
May 20, 2024

Position Summary

The Follow-Up Support Worker is a member of the EUTC Fresh Start team and will work together to provide services in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner to participants of the Fresh Start Project.

Support workers are to follow the Intensive Case Management model that utilizes the housing first philosophy based on; flexible and community-based support, promotion of stability, recovery and community integration.

The Follow-up Support Worker will receive direction, supervision and support from the Fresh Start Service Coordinator and the Program Manager of the EUTC.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the participant in the formulation of a Service Plan that follows the housing first principles that is reviewed and modified with the participant on a regular basis.
Collaborate with internal project support including the Service Coordinator to develop an action plan to help participants to quickly move homeless individuals into stable permanent housing of their choice.
Collaborate with the Service Coordinator and external support available through the Doorways project (Winnipeg Rental Network) to communicate participant's housing needs and choice.
Provide outreach, case management, counseling, advocacy, and other needed services to participants in any environment including: the streets, shelters, prisons, hospitals, apartments, office, etc.
Provide individually tailored services to each participant—i.e. housing placement, independent living skills, vocational guidance, appointment escorts, integrated substance use treatment, family counseling, etc.
Assist participants to manage their money; prepare budgets with participants and compute expenses.
Educate, inform and advocate for participants regarding benefits and entitlements i.e. rights and responsibilities of tenant and landlord, employment and income assistance, employment insurance, food vouchers, etc.
Provide Life skills workshops and information sessions on various topics such as substance abuse, harm reduction, safe sex, domestic violence, employment, healthy living, wellness, etc.
Coordinate / monitor referrals to community services, and advocate participant participation in them.
Educate, inform and advocate for participants regarding benefits and entitlements.
Provide up to date information on community programs and services that the participant may be interested in partaking in i.e. employment programs, community sweats, etc.
Conduct monthly apartment inspections, document findings on inspection form.
Secure tenant keys for tenant move in; develop/operationalize master key plan for program site.
Ensure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order in each apartment. Schedule cleaning and extermination of tenant apartments, as needed.
Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.) and perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

A minimum of an undergraduate degree or college diploma in the field of social service, or a combination of related education and training will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of Housing First.
Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons who have experienced the Child Welfare and Criminal Justice System and trauma.
Skills in assessment, case management and advocacy.
Knowledge of Winnipeg services and resources in the areas of supportive housing, mental health, counseling, addictions, Child Welfare and Justice Systems and Aboriginal Culture.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Proficient in using Microsoft office
Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance, and professional ethics.
Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, and Clear Child Abuse Checks.

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
**14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3