Housing Support Worker - Steinbach

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Steinbach, MB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Housing and Supports Manager, the Housing Support Worker plans, organizes, and facilitates the activities of the Positive Living Program in collaboration with participants in the community. In addition to the Positive Living Program, the Housing Support Worker assists in providing individual outreach support to tenants in the Eden East apartment buildings. This would include skill building, crisis intervention, linking to community resources, and maintaining formal and informal support networks. The Housing Support Worker will use Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Principles in carrying out their regular duties.

Requirements

University or college education in Human Services or other relative education/experience required
Knowledge of mental illnesses/mental health issues and recovery required
Ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office (outlook, TEAMS, word, excel)
Excellent time management, organizational and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Experience in facilitating group learning and leisure activities
Excellent Conflict Resolution skills
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (with the Vulnerable Sector Check)
Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Valid Driver’s License
Current Vehicle Registration, indicating 3rd Party Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 or more

Nice To Haves

Experience in Mental Health preferred
Previous experience in group facilitation an asset
Knowledge of Manitoba Residential Tenancy Act and Guidelines an asset
An understanding of the Steinbach community, available resources and ability to develop appropriate connections

Responsibilities

Implements recovery focused programming that is holistic and considers the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs and interests of the participants.
Assists participants to acquire living skills through our Positive Living Program including personal hygiene and grooming tasks; household activities (cleaning, laundry, meal planning, money-management skills), social activities. Group programming to be developed.
Assists participants/tenants to understand their tenancy responsibilities.
Demonstrates flexibility, creativity and initiative in implementing a recovery-oriented program.
Uses a person-centered approach which includes language and behaviour that demonstrates respect for individuality and dignity.
Provides information to the Housing Social Worker and/or Housing and Supports Manager during the initial and ongoing work with the tenant including mental health issues/obstacles, activities of daily living, recovery and rehabilitation, and potential services and/or supports required.
Cultivates a broad range of personal interest and maintains awareness of social and recreational events in community.
Collaborates with Southern Health housing team to assist community in housing procurement (choose and obtain housing appropriate to client’s circumstance, specifically procuring independent housing or residential care (approved homes) housing). This will include developing collaborative relationships with community mental health, housing support, proctors, home operators and landlords.
Reviews/develops participant support plans in collaboration with Housing Social Worker and/or Housing Supports Manager.
Assists participant to carry out support plans, create structure, and work towards their goals which will support their recovery.
Encourages participants/tenants to practice appropriate coping strategies.
Encourages natural (non-professional) networks and supports.
Clarifies, defines, and sets appropriate boundaries with tenants/participants and encourages boundary setting in all relationships.
Provides assistance under the supervision and direction of the Housing and Supports Manager regarding advocacy, referral, coordination and linking participants/tenants to resources.
Acts as liaison between tenant and landlord (works closely with Tenant Relations Coordinator).
Participates in Eden East/ERCS staff meetings as required.
Participates in the Selection Committee meetings for Eden East apartments.
Complete monthly statistical reports.
Keeps appropriate documentation.