Employment Opportunity
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Mar 5
Written By Virginia Dakiniewich
Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker - Position has been filled, thanks to all applicants
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This Job Involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness. Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Skills Proven knowledge, skills and experience in providing support and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable older adults. Understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures and the needs of the Métis and First Nation Peoples within Saskatchewan will be required. Working knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of homelessness and are competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other community professionals, and the broader community. Experienced in organization, self-care, and general work management skills as well as an ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Strong preference will be given to a person of Indigenous ancestry. Employmentemploymentopportunityjobjobshousinghousing support
Virginia Dakiniewich
Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker - Position has been filled, thanks to all applicants
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE POSTING INFORMATION
This Job Involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness. Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Skills Proven knowledge, skills and experience in providing support and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable older adults. Understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures and the needs of the Métis and First Nation Peoples within Saskatchewan will be required. Working knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of homelessness and are competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other community professionals, and the broader community. Experienced in organization, self-care, and general work management skills as well as an ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Strong preference will be given to a person of Indigenous ancestry. Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker - Position has been filled, thanks to all applicants
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE POSTING INFORMATION
This Job Involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness. Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Skills Proven knowledge, skills and experience in providing support and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable older adults. Understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures and the needs of the Métis and First Nation Peoples within Saskatchewan will be required. Working knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of homelessness and are competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other community professionals, and the broader community. Experienced in organization, self-care, and general work management skills as well as an ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Strong preference will be given to a person of Indigenous ancestry.
About Saskatoon Council on Aging
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is a community based nonprofit organization and resource hub for older adults 55 plus. To support older adults, we promote positive aging for all in an age-friendly community. Positive aging means feeling good as you grow older. If you stay active, engage and informed, you will age positively. To help keep older adults active, engaged and informed, SCOA provides a roster of age-friendly programs and services. SCOA’s vision is the future we are working towards – positive aging for all in an age-friendly community. An Age-friendly community helps older adults age with dignity, health and independence and includes older adults in community life. Age-friendly communities are for everyone – they are “great places to grow up and grow old.”
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Employment Opportunity
About the role
Mar 5
Written By Virginia Dakiniewich
Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker - Position has been filled, thanks to all applicants
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE POSTING INFORMATION
This Job Involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness. Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Skills Proven knowledge, skills and experience in providing support and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable older adults. Understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures and the needs of the Métis and First Nation Peoples within Saskatchewan will be required. Working knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of homelessness and are competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other community professionals, and the broader community. Experienced in organization, self-care, and general work management skills as well as an ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Strong preference will be given to a person of Indigenous ancestry. Employmentemploymentopportunityjobjobshousinghousing support
Virginia Dakiniewich
Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker - Position has been filled, thanks to all applicants
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE POSTING INFORMATION
This Job Involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness. Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Skills Proven knowledge, skills and experience in providing support and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable older adults. Understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures and the needs of the Métis and First Nation Peoples within Saskatchewan will be required. Working knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of homelessness and are competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other community professionals, and the broader community. Experienced in organization, self-care, and general work management skills as well as an ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Strong preference will be given to a person of Indigenous ancestry. Saskatoon Council on Aging Job Opportunity for Housing Support Worker - Position has been filled, thanks to all applicants
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE POSTING INFORMATION
This Job Involves:
Establishing a housing advocacy and support program to prevent homelessness among vulnerable adults aged 55+ in Saskatoon, particularly those at risk of losing their housing or being discharged from the hospital into homelessness. Evidence-based research on homelessness prevention for older adults, sharing findings to enhance community awareness and advocacy for increased affordable and suitable housing for seniors in Saskatoon.
Skills Proven knowledge, skills and experience in providing support and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable older adults. Understanding of First Nation and Métis cultures and the needs of the Métis and First Nation Peoples within Saskatchewan will be required. Working knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of homelessness and are competent in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Skills in conducting safety assessments and safety planning. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other community professionals, and the broader community. Experienced in organization, self-care, and general work management skills as well as an ability to work well independently and in a team environment. Strong preference will be given to a person of Indigenous ancestry.
About Saskatoon Council on Aging
The Saskatoon Council on Aging is a community based nonprofit organization and resource hub for older adults 55 plus. To support older adults, we promote positive aging for all in an age-friendly community. Positive aging means feeling good as you grow older. If you stay active, engage and informed, you will age positively. To help keep older adults active, engaged and informed, SCOA provides a roster of age-friendly programs and services. SCOA’s vision is the future we are working towards – positive aging for all in an age-friendly community. An Age-friendly community helps older adults age with dignity, health and independence and includes older adults in community life. Age-friendly communities are for everyone – they are “great places to grow up and grow old.”