home support worker

YWCA Prince Albert is a rewarding, team-oriented workplace committed to empowering individuals, families, and communities to achieve overall wellbeing. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed housing supports that help clients live safely and independently.

Qualifications

Experience

• human services, supported housing, mental health, addictions, or disability supports.
• Knowledge and understanding of indigenous culture.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of person-centred, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Health, dental, life insurance, and LTD benefits.
• 5% matching pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, case management, advocacy, transportation, and daily living supports.
• Maintain client documentation, case notes, reports, and shift communication.
• Support clients with housing stability, budgeting, hygiene, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, appointments, and community participation.
• Conduct home safety checks and help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment.
• Respond to emergencies, complete incident reports, and notify supervisors/on-call staff as required.
• Assist clients with transitions into and out of the program.
• Support life-skills, cultural, and recreational programming.
• Participate in mandatory training, including First Aid, Naloxone, and Med Assist.
• Complete Payworks and program documentation at the end of each shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations.