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Description

HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER
The Housing Support Worker is responsible for providing a "Housing First" philosophy of supports to individuals dealing with homelessness. To provide advocacy and support services to CAR (Coordinate Access Regina) referrals by screening, assessing, risk planning and implementing case management reports.; scheduling and transporting/attending house viewings, assist with tenant-landlord relations, assist with rent payments, utility set-ups, conducting housing searches, placement into housing, and ensuring transition to a Housing First Team or other appropriate support services so that the individual can remain housed. The Housing Support Worker advocates for individuals by networking with funded agency housing teams, community agencies, landlords, and government representatives.

-Sound understanding of available housing, income support and related agency/government assistant programs in the Regina community

-Excellent interpersonal communication skills to connect with individuals, funded agencies and other stakeholders for Housing Support. Need Valid  Drivers license.