Peer Support Worker

Reports To: Homeward Bound Windsor Supervisor

Responsible To: Homeward Bound General Manager

Job Type: Casual

Responsibilities: Housing Support Workers are members of the Homeward Bound Oakdale team and work together to provide housing supports for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications:

• Experience in human services, supportive housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture;
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License;
• Those without a Valid Class 5 Driver's License need not apply;
• Reliable transportation;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office, email communication, & data entry);
• Must pass Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Knowledge of person-centered, trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches is an asset;

Duties:

• Review communications board, emails, and log books when coming on shift;
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.);
• Provide transportation to client appointments;
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counseling, and other needed services to clients;
• Provide individually tailored services to each client; housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling;
• Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
• Assist with building cleanliness and safety - escorting any unwelcome persons from the property when safe to do so, responding to incidents as needed, and awareness of emergency procedures;
• Assist co-workers when requested;
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
• Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of accidents or other critical incidents;
• Ensure critical incident reports are completed;

Specific Program Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily home inspections of key clients (fire/smoke alarm, safety issues, repairs, etc.) and maintain cleanliness;
• Develop case plans for each of the primary clients, and work with your designated supervisor to ensure yearly Person-Centered plans are completed;