Housing Support Worker

WHO WE AREThrough the vision to eliminate poverty in our community and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and well-being of each individual, Bissell Centre’s work is based on building relationships, hope and trust. Our mission is to work with others to empower people to move from poverty to cultural, social, and economic prosperity. We empower people to meet their own basic daily needs, participate in community and have sustainable livelihoods, secure housing, feel hope for the future and make plans for a prosperous life.

By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision. Are you a Social Worker Professional looking to make an impact in your community? Do you have endless optimism, ready to move and create change in the community? Through the vision to eliminate poverty in our community and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and well-being of each individual, Bissell Centre’s work is based on building relationships, hope and trust.

Our community comes from all walks of life and so do we. Through our programs we work to empower people from meeting their own basic daily needs to having sustainable livelihoods, secure housing, and feeling hope for the future and make plans for a prosperous life. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.
Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for an individual wanting to join our Housing Services team. Are you ready to be our Housing Support Worker and make an impact in our community? Housing Support Worker – Bissell Centre
The Housing Support Worker provides support to participants to find permanent, stable housing that meets the needs of the individual.
The Housing Services team works with participants to navigate the income system, connect with landlords and facilitate a smooth transition from homelessness to housing. Additional tasks will be assigned to workers based on team need, worker strengths, and caseload. Some post-housing follow-up and case management duties may be required.
This position is based primarily out of the agency’s community space, a welcoming, low-barrier environment that serves as a program hub for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Housing Support Worker will engage with clients on-site, providing accessible, in-person support in a dynamic and often fast-paced setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Delivery Target and connect between two and eight participants with appropriate housing monthly
Accurately complete the whole process of participant intake and assessments
Assist participant to find housing by providing location choices and help to secure the apartment within the time frame specified
Help participant establish housing by assisting with utility and insurance set up, furniture acquisition and delivery, completing a Move in Inspection Report and lease
Facilitate a smooth transition of participants to the Follow-Up Support Worker
Recruit and develop good relationships with landlords
Liaise with Homeward Trust’s Landlord Relations Manager to access rental housing options
Attend relevant team meetings, supervision sessions, and training opportunities
Familiarity with available resources for Alberta Works, basic needs and available housing options is recommended
Utilize client centered practice determine housing barriers, preferences, needs and goals with individual
Encourage and promote an environment that is strength-based to assist clients in meeting their goals
Participate and network in related program, agency, and community meetings
Other duties as required Financial Manage and record accurate expenses for all participant start up costs
Maintain accurate mileage and expense logs for reimbursement General and Administrative Maintain accurate written file notes, computer records, program information, and critical incident reports within established time standards
Provide latest program information & updated statistics and any other reports as required
Participate in probationary evaluations and annual performance reviews
Attend scheduled…