Housing Support Worker - Edmonton, Canada - The Mustard Seed Society

The Mustard Seed Society

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Mustard Seed is committed to helping people who are experiencing homelessness transition toward and maintain sustainable and healthy lifestyles.

The Housing Support Worker is a member of a team that provides housing and facilitates support services for eighty-four mid to low acuity persons experiencing multiple barriers, who require the support of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).

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Position Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Schedule: 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm; some weekends may be required.

Reporting to:
Prairie Manor Manager

Location:
Edmonton South

Number of Positions to be Filled: 1

The main role of the Housing Support Worker will be to provide case management services, assist clients with daily living skills, connect clients to community resources, and other day-to-day tasks as needed.

The Housing Support worker will work with the Housing Team to provide ongoing addiction and mental health support. The Housing Support Worker will be working onsite at the residence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet with clients housed in The Mustard Seed apartment units on an ongoing weekly basis
Provide ongoing client support with daily living skills, medication administering and managing tenancy
Document client interactions, service plans and client progress in the designated software
Function as an advocate to assist clients with accessing community resources and external supports
Submit referrals to external support providers, as needed
Monitor guest management and oversee the safety and security of the building on an hourly basis
Provide crisis intervention, as necessary
Develop and maintain effective working relationships within The Mustard Seed and with external agencies
Provide input into program development and community resources and take an active role in these programs and inhouse activities
Attend scheduled monthly general meetings, support meetings with managers, and team meetings
Participate in all staff training (e.g. First Aid, SafeTALK, Nonviolence, harm reduction, Indigenous Awareness)
Other duties as assigned by manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

A passion to be part of ending homelessness in Alberta
Degree/Diploma in Human Services field and two years of related work experience
Experience with case management is considered a strong asset,
Minimum one year work experience working with those experiencing homelessness; direct experience with Housing First initiatives considered a strong asset
Knowledge of Edmonton's community resources
Preference given to those with experience working with mental health and/or addictions
Demonstrated competency and ability to practice crisis intervention
Ability to deescalate and problem solve with individuals under the influence and/or struggling with a mental health crisis
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with culturally diverse clients, including a familiarity with the Indigenous culture
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, members of a team, and community agencies
Excellent organizational and time management skills
A selfstarter with the ability to work in a crossfunctional team
Ability to accomplish goals with mínimal supervision
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs); experience with Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) an asset; Knowledge of FOIP and ability to observe confidentiality standards

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position will require ongoing compassionate care, mínimal physical effort, conflict resolution and organizational ability while working directly with risk population in life recovery
Requires varied mental and emotional effort and must be able to respond appropriately to intense situations
Schedule consists of five 8hour shifts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

As The Mustard Seed is a Christian Ministry, we require our employees to be in agreement and to sign our statement of faith
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a fulltime basis for anyone other than current employer
Employment Security and/or Vulnerable Sector Check required