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Rapid Re-Housing Case Management Worker

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Job Order #: 5415946

NOC: 4152
Employer Name:
Saskatoon Indian And Metis Friendship Centre Inc.
Wage/Salary Info:
Salary $3143 per month (30 hours per week)
Posted Date:
22-Jan-2015
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Length of Employment:
February 2, 2015 to March 31, 2016
Education:
University Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
29-Jan-2015
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Saskatoon Indian And Metis Friendship Centre Inc.
Contact Name:
Bill Mintram
Contact Phone:
306-244-0174
Contact Fax:
306-664-2536
Contact Email:
reception_simfc@shaw.ca
Employer Website:
www.simfc.ca


Description

The Rapid Re-Housing Case Management Worker will work 30 hours per week for the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre at the Saskatoon Friendship Inn providing the following rapid re-housing services:
-    Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs.
-    Develop a housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients.
-    Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the clients behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.
-    Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.
-    Create and maintain consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (i.e. tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors and creditors).
-    Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants.
-    Provide information and referral assistance
-    Provide pro-active follow-up communications
-    Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Requires knowledge in Housing First philosophy and strategies.
- Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred or a minimum of a two years degree/diploma in Human related services and three years related experience.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
- Knowledge or understanding of tenants rights and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, social service agencies, and landlords in Saskatoon and area.
- Ability to speak an Aboriginal language is an asset
- Valid drivers license and a vehicle.
- Aboriginal candidate preferred (Please Self Identify)
- Work Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm (1hr lunch)

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Numeracy
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
Additional Skills
 - Use computer applications
 - Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
 - Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
 - Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
 - Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
 - Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
 - Plan programs of assistance for clients
 - Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
 - Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
Work Setting
 - Community service organization

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