Housing Services Program Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - Main Street Project

Main Street Project

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Title:
Housing Coordinator

Department:
Housing

Reports to:
Program Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 11am-9:30 pm; Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30 pm-12 am

Position Summary:

In accordance with Main Street Project's mission, goals, policies and procedures, the Housing Coordinator functions as a management team in providing staffing and management support to all employees while maintaining the core values of MSP regarding harm reduction, choice, equity, and diversity to encourage individuals' capacity building.

The Coordinator provides both administrative (payroll, timecard approvals, policy administration and compliance etc.) support and professional development (training, program compliance, workplace feedback, etc.) to support staff.

The Housing Coordinator implements supports and services designed to assist individuals in meeting their basic needs, and to ensure their safety and well-being are key factors in providing sustainable living culture.

STAFF SUPERVISION

Provide direct supervision for staff for MSP policies and procedures, provide coaching to staff on policy administration when and where appropriate (medication administration processes, support worker job responsibilities, MSP homecare job responsibilities etc.).
Document and report to program manager all site issues and incidents.
Coordinate and implement regular floor checks, on site Home care services, weekly room inspections and consistent shift wellbeing checks.
Develop a safe working environment; ensure employees follow safe work practices and MSP standard operating procedures

STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Coordinating with employees to answer all queries and provide information as needed.
Assisting in employee on

- boarding and training

Provide employee direction and redirection as needed
Training, coaching, and timely follow up with staff
Formal workplace feedback on staff performance
Timely followup on staff training
Delegating appropriately to qualified staff
Updating Employee Performance Log; keeps the Director and the HR Department uptodate on staff performance.
Assisting in implementing new policies and procedures to meet program goals and objectives.
Ensure Onsite Home care Services provided meets professional standards.

LEADERSHIP

Support the transition to 777 Sargent temporary location, including in the development of policy, supporting the safe and successful transition of tenants to the location, and setting up and maintaining a positive, safe, successful housing and work environment.
Coordinate and respond to emergency situations; assessing, intervening, and documenting critical incidents according to MSP policies and protocols
Exercises good judgement and decisionmaking as the final authority on shift.
Provide, coordinate and implement housing crisis prevention and resolution protocol as needed
Debriefs with team after each incident
Attend and plan mandatory staff meeting, workshops and training sessions
Model respectful workplace behaviors
Communication communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the Agency demonstrating appropriate negotiating skills in an effort to find a resolution to workplace conflict.
Builds effective workplace relationship to achieve job and program success.
Monitor ongoing work, identify problems and make recommendations for continuous improvements of procedures and policies
Overall supervision of housing daily operations, coordinate moveins for community members entering housing, adhering to established protocols and working with external partners
Engage in consultation, case management, coordination, and active support for programming activities aimed at facilitating successful housing opportunities for residents in both transitional and permanent housing arrangements.
Coordinate and assist participants in planning, problemsolving, and addressing immediate needs, including providing food, water, clothing and other items essential for successful housing.
Coordinate and maintain cleanliness of the program area by following routine cleaning schedules each shift
Collaborate with Case managers in a view to enhance support work and care plans in achieving successful housing solutions.

SCHEDULING

Ensures staff coverage for the general welfare and safety of MSP clients.
Coordinates break coverage in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as needed.
Provide coverage on an emergency basis when needed.
Ensures that the schedule is posted and accurate in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Communicates weekly (and as needed) with the manager on any staffing / scheduling issues or concerns
Approve staff time cards, accurately represent all hours worked making necessary changes/updates as required; approves all hours worked.
Ensure compliance with Collective Agreement compliance.

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