SUPPORTED CLUSTER HOUSING - Community Resource Worker (Term)

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families•Winnipeg, MB

6h•Onsite

About The Position

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities. Supported Cluster Housing (SCH) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. Cluster Housing provides independent living supports to people who may have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues, and who experience barriers to living independently in the community. We are currently seeking a Community Resource Worker to join our team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is required
Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to transport to various locations in the community.
Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks
Current driver’s abstract when a Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education.
Experience working with people with mental health barriers preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring and securing housing buildings to ensure the safety of all tenants
Supporting individuals through crisis situations, and who may be in conflict with the law and struggling with addictions.
Ensuring visitors do not enter the buildings
Responding to crisis situations and/or contacting 911 (if visitors do not leave or in case of emergency)
Ensuring tenants do not damage the property
Conducting thorough regular and exit walk throughs of the buildings, reporting anything out of the ordinary, and ensuring doors are all locked, and the areas are secure
Completing detailed reports and shift logs upon completion of every shift
Empowering individuals to maintain independent living situations in a cluster housing model.