Kindred Spirit Casual Peer Support Worker

Job Type: Causal

Reports to:

Kindred Spirit Manager

About the YWCA:
The YWCA is a leader in Prince Albert, providing awareness and advocacy for Women and other vulnerable individuals within our community. Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities to Achieve Overall Wellbeing.

Peer Support Workers are members of the Kindred Spirit team and work together to provide housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

• Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Maintain professional boundaries in and out o the workplace as outlined in the YWCA Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
• Must pass criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
• MUST HAVE:
  Class 5
  Driver's License;
  Candidates without a Class 5 Driver's License need not apply.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently as well as a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be a positive role model of life and social skills of clientele.

• Review communications board, emails, and logbooks, on-call schedule when coming on shift.
• Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional.
• Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents.
• Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities.
• Respond to accidents, contact EMS, or administer first aid/CPR as required.
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations.
• Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergency situations.
• Be aware of emergency procedures.
• Notify appropriate individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager) and/or Authorities in the event of critical incidents.
• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documents (including case notes, statistics, letters, etc.).
• Transport clients in accordance with established client transportation policies/protocols.
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other needed services to clients.
• Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g.; housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, and family counseling.
• Aid clients in their homes and in the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect.
• Assist with building cleanliness and safety.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures & work respectfully within a diverse environment.
• Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families’ needs according to their individual case plans.
• Meal preparation as required.
• Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients.
• Participate in offered training.
• Must follow safety and security policies at all times.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Debrief with shift rotation.
• All other duties & responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.

Probation:
All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.