INDIGENOUS HOUSING OUTREACH WORKER
Job description
Indigenous Housing First is an intense home visitation and follow-up program designed to assist high risk youth/Adults 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 re-housed as they are connected to housing resources for individuals and families.
- Providing short-term problem-solving 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 non-profit 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
- A./B.S.W./Human Services Degree or Diploma or equivalent
- 3 – 5 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 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
- Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary - $49,100.00 - $51,555.00 annually
- Monthly auto allowance
- Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months’ probation (pro-rated)
- Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months’ employment
- Working approximately 34.5 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $49,100.00-$51,555.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
