Women's Housing - My Aunt's Place - Weekend Support - Part Time - Permanent

Women’s Housing – My Aunt’s Place

Weekend Support

Department

Women’s Housing - MAP

Position Title

Weekend Support

Hours of Work

16 weekly – 1p to 9p – Saturdays and Sundays

Position Type

Permanent

Reports To

Manager of My Aunt’s Place

Wage

$22.80 - $23.95 – based on experience and knowledge – 3 step scale

Work Location

Onsite at the Kikaskitânaw Centre, Regina, SK.

Open To

Internal and External Applicants

Application Deadline

1pm - Friday July 10, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Weekend Supports are responsible for providing practical support to all residents and ensuring the smooth

operation of the residence. A main focus of all Residence Supports , in collaboration with the rest of the team, is to

create and monitor strength based individualized plans with each woman staying in the residence to help facilitate

meeting her needs/goals. Resident Support is responsible for providing practical support to all residents while ensuring

day-to-day operation needs are met. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Manager of MAP, and

under the general supervision of the Director of Shelter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery (70%)

• Provide all care, advocacy, counselling, and listening from a trauma-informed care lens

• Build therapeutic relationships with all residents
• Actively work towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and engagement with

Indigenous peoples

• Provide practical support for all aspects of resident stays
• Ensure the well-being of all women and children by maintaining a clean facility

• Provide information, education, referrals, and support to the residents as needed
• Collaborate with the Manager and other support workers to create individualized plans for each resident
• Provide referrals and advocacy to ensure that residents have the necessary support to deal with barriers

regarding housing

• Support women and families in preparing for their move into housing including helping them to arrange utility

hook up, financial planning, food planning, locating furnishings, community mapping, and developing a housing

preservation plan to reduce the risk of future homelessness.

Administration and Operations (30%)

• Answer shelter phone and record all calls, screen requests for entry and respond to information requests;

• Complete intake and departure process with each woman/family;
• Maintain accurate case management and stats keeping records;
• Maintain accurate records in the HIFIS database;
• Assist with transportation as needed and available;
• Assist with the daily operation of the shelter including but not limited to the sorting of donations, cleaning,

sorting and upkeep of toys, and assisting with the groceries and food inventory; and

• Participating in Women’s Housing training opportunities as a part of continuous improvement.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We know that skills and experience are built in many ways. Community involvement, formal credentials, lived

experience, non-traditional career paths and volunteer work are all valued here. If you meet most of these qualifications

and are deeply committed to the mission of YWCA Regina, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to

speak to the experiences — paid or unpaid — that have prepared you for this work.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or other human service field OR an equivalent combination of

education and experience

Experience

• Experience working with Indigenous people, familiarity with Indigenous cultures and an understanding of the

ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples

• Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the child welfare system, income assistance programs, criminal justice system, trauma informed

care, and family violence is essential

• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an

asset)

• Good communication and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills
• Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds

ASSETS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Class 5 driver’s license

• Valid First Aid/CPR certification – must be obtained within three months of employment

• Compassion, empathy and a desire to make a difference

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location: Onsite at the Kikaskitânaw Centre, Regina, SK.
• Physical Demands: Continuous movement for duration of shift
• Pre-Employment: A criminal record check will be required following a conditional offer of employment. Results will

be assessed in relation to the duties of the role and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Vacation accrual deposited each pay cycle
• 10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.
• Paid sick days annually, with carryover provisions.
• Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).
• Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.
• In-house training & development including Cultural Teaching
• Casual dress code and flexible work week.
• A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that reflects the full

diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit),

Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, and all others who bring

perspectives that enrich our work.

We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are underrepresented.

We want to be clear: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique perspective are genuine assets here. We

are actively working to build conditions where every team member can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in

our organization.

Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate equitably,

please contact us at ***email_hidden*** and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and confidential

manner.

YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will

be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please reference “ MAP Weekend Support” clearly in the subject line of your application. Applications that do not include

this reference may be deemed ineligible.

YWCA Regina invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, non-status, Métis, or Inuit) or as a

member of another equity-deserving group in their cover letter and/or resume. Self-identification is entirely voluntary

and will not be used in any way that disadvantages applicants.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a letter or statement of interest from your YWCA Regina email address to

***email_hidden*** by 1pm Friday July 10, 2026.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden*** by 1pm Friday July 10, 2026.

NOTE: Professional references will be requested from finalists only. Please do not include references with your initial

application.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion

of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of

society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex issues

faced by women and our community. YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family

support programs, and outreach.

For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of women and

families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed childcare, family violence

prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value-driven organization where staff are not simply

delivering services — they are partners in meaningful, community-led change.

Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes deeply that every

person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences

— and that diversity makes our work stronger.

YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety. We are

committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and sexually diverse persons. We

acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational processes can perpetuate the marginalization of

Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to

actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

• Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.
• Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold ourselves

accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.

• Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively advocate with and

meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they want to be.

• Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community enable us to

drive change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.

• Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a nurturing,

welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family, and home.

• Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face of adversity.