How to Apply?: Cover Letters and Resumes labelled Transitional Housing, can be emailed to jolene.morris@str8- up.ca and ************@str8-up.ca STR8 UP appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.
Application Information
Employer Name: STR8 UP
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Contact Name: Jolene Morris
Contact Email: *************@str8-up.ca
Employer Website: www.str8-up.ca
Description STR8 UP requires a casual Housing Support Workers for our Transitional Housing under the Community Outreach Model. The Housing Support Worker will provide supports to adults over the age of 18 years who are justice involved or STR8 UP connected residing in our Transitional Housing.This program is to provide a temporary sober housing solution for people who are being released into the community and or otherwise able to live independently but need assistance while securing permanent housing.Responsibilities include:Working with service agencies, criminal justice stakeholders and community Advocate in justice, corrections, social services sectors and for community supports Provide one-to-one life skills and problem solving counselling Accompany and support members attending important appointments Assist in obtaining essentials to community living: Identification, financial assistance. Arrange access to spiritual and cultural practices to support healing Facilitate recreational and cultural opportunities that include family Arrange for addictions programming, housing, health, education/job skills and employment opportunities. Provide information about services and opportunities in the community Identify partnerships for services in the communityQualifications: Post-secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyleAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with adults, youth, staff and partnering agencies and maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundariesKnowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues Must have a valid drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months). Criminal Records Check (Within 6 Months)