Women's Housing - Joan's Place- Daytime Harm Reduction Support - Full Time - Term

YWCA Regina

Women’s Housing – Joan’s Place

Daytime Harm Reduction Support

Department

Women’s Housing

Position Title

Daytime Harm reduction Support

Hours of Work

34 weekly – 7a-4p on a 5-5-4 rotation

Position Type

6 Month Term – with possibility of extension

Reports To

Manager of Joan’s Place

Start Date

As soon as possible

Wage

$22.80 to $23.95– starting – three step scale

Work Location

Onsite at Joan’s Place

Open To

Internal and External Applicants

Application Deadline

1pm - Friday July 10, 2026

POSITION PURPOSE

The Emergency Shelter Harm Reduction Support is responsible for providing practical support to all residents and

ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter. A main focus of this role, in collaboration with the rest of the team, is to

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

their needs/goals, as well as to provide harm reduction and trauma informed care to high acuity individual.

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 people and communities

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 Outreach Coordinators and the other Shelter Counsellors to create individualized plans for

each resident and family

Provide referrals and advocacy to ensure that residents have 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

Participate in Women’s Housing training opportunities as a part of continuous improvement
Follow a consistent case management process, including intake, assessment and goal planning
Record data in HIFIS or equivalent systems, including referrals, goals, outcomes, and contacts
Participate in monthly staff meetings and case conferences
Ensure confidentiality, data security, and adherence to YWCA’s privacy policies
Support continuous program evaluation and improvement efforts through reflective practice and feedback

collection

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

Certifications and License

• Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Experience

• Working with Indigenous peoples and 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 record-keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an asset)
Good communication and organizational abilities
Proven crisis intervention skills
Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location: Onsite at Joan’s Place

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please reference “JP Term Daytime Support” clearly in 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***.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden***.

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

application.

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Vacation accrual deposited each pay cycle
10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.
Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).
Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.
Casual dress code and flexible work week.
In-house training & development and cultural teachings
A value-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

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.

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.