Social Services Housing Coordinator

Job summary

The coordinator is responsible for locating appropriate housing and accessing community supports for high-risk youth. They also manage intake paperwork, evaluate referrals, and collaborate with external organizations to facilitate wraparound services.

Job details

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975. McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach. Our Arcadia Program in Red Deer is seeking a Full Time Housing Coordinator Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: * Diploma at minimum, preferred Degree directly related to Human Services * 1 year frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years experience with high-risk youth in either residential or outreach setting * Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable) * Knowledge of the CYFEA * Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and infant CPR &AED * Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training * Intervention Record & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector * Class 5 driver’s license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required. * Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset. * Strong documentation and assessment skills. Responsibilities include: * Locate appropriate housing for clients. * Occasional mentorship/life skills teaching and program support * Access appropriate community support for clients; job skill development, drug counselling, legal assistance, health care, education support, financial support, support groups, etc. * Complete required paperwork for each youth (intake, orientation, surveys, permissions, etc.). * Take referrals for services and evaluate need and skill sets. * Work with external organizations to facilitate transitions and wraparound services. * Stay current on youth homelessness trends and extenuating factors. Wage Range: $25.84 - $28.90 per hour, wage to be negotiated based on education and directly related experience. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM. Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility, health, and wellness, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care, dental and vision as well as a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months. Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Candidates must be able to work a rotating schedule with another staff member, alternating between day shifts and early afternoon shifts during the week, as well as two weekends each month. Some on call duties are required based on program needs. Competition will remain open until successful candidate is selected. We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity

What you’ll do

The coordinator is responsible for locating appropriate housing and accessing community supports for high-risk youth. They also manage intake paperwork, evaluate referrals, and collaborate with external organizations to facilitate wraparound services.

Requirements

Candidates need a diploma or degree in Human Services and at least one year of frontline experience, preferably with high-risk youth. Required certifications include First Aid Level C, Suicide Intervention, and a clean driver's license with a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Travel Reimbursement

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• social services · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housing Coordination
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Youth Support
• Assessment Skills
• Documentation
• Life Skills Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Referral Management
• De-escalation

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

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