Transitional Housing Coordinator - West St. Paul

COMPETITION # 2024-033R

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 41403

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

The Transitional Housing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that transitional homes operate in a collective, structured, and supportive manner, promoting a positive and healthy environment beneficial to the growth and independence of participants who have aged out of Agency care.

Operating 24 / 7, Post Majority transitional homes provide temporary supportive housing, aiding Post Majority supported young adults in their journey towards achieving their self-identified goals while working towards securing permanent housing.

The Transitional Housing Coordinator will oversee all program functions and collaborate with Agency Direct Service Workers as required.

RESPONSIBILITES :

• Responsible for implementing policies and operational processes, participant engagement strategies, and ensuring safety of housing environment.
• Develop and maintain a structured transitional program, guided by cultural values of program participants.
• Provide timely intervention and supports in crisis situations including utilizing non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
• Ensure participants are supported and have access to; substance use sobriety and recovery, life skills, recreational activities, community building, social engagement, permanent housing, financial, employment, education, mental health, and parenting skills.
• Monitor individualized and self-identified goals and life plans with timely and ongoing wrap around supports for program participants.
• Provide culturally appropriate services that are centered around the physical, emotional, cultural, recreational, mental health and spiritual well-being of the young adult;

connect the young adults with their families, communities, traditions; utilize land-based activities.

• Ensure transitional homes are clean, tidy, and organized with resident participation.
• Assist with the development and administration of programming, outings, Events, and young adult-led initiatives; plan, organize, and document service requests including transportation, communication, registration, cultural materials, and financial costs.
• Create staffing schedules and ensure coverage for all properties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on-call.
• Supervise Transitional Unit staff and work in collaboration with other SECFS units; contribute to team effectiveness by participating in team building activities;

provide support and assistance when required.

• Develop and implement processes to gather information, monitor, evaluate and track data using a variety of methods that allow for analysis, summarization, and reporting.
• Ensure that reporting and tracking expectations, as required by Indigenous Services Canada for Post Majority Support Services, are met.
• Ensure proper documentation is submitted for financial billing / invoicing in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Post-secondary degree / diploma in social services (an equivalent combination of education and / or experience may be considered).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory role within a social services agency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth, and families, The Adoption Act;

and Indigenous child welfare practices.

Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, values, norms, ceremonies, and teachings;

Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with First Nation communities i.e., leadership, children, families, colleagues, collaterals, as well as understand the Southeast communities.

• Lived experience with addiction and recovery considered an asset.
• Experience with providing supports and interventions for trauma / crisis, addictions, family violence, child abuse / neglect, grief, and loss issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook); proficiency with internet-related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset).
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and / or weekends.
30+ days ago