Coordinated Access Coordinator

Job Responsibility: POSITION TITLE: Coordinated Access Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Housing and Homelessness CLASSIFICATION: MGO-06 SALARY RANGE: Starting at $67,626.00 Per Annum POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary (Until March 31, possibility of extension) LOCATION: Saskatoon ACCOUNTABLE TO: Homelessness Manager Brief Overview: Under the direction of the Homelessness Manager and the Coordinated Access Supervisor, the Coordinated Access Coordinator plays a key role in managing the By-Names-List within the Coordinated Access system. This position ensures that individuals and families experiencing homelessness are accurately identified and prioritized for housing resources based on their unique needs. The Coordinated Access Coordinator will work closely with service providers and community partners to ensure the list is effectively utilized to support housing placements. This role focuses on maintaining an efficient, data-driven system that supports coordinated efforts to address homelessness in the community. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the By-Names List, ensuring data accuracy, timelines, and confidentiality.
• Implement standardized processes for data entry, updates, and prioritization by Coordinated Access policies.
• Monitor and analyze By-Names-List data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Prepare regular reports on By-Names-List performance, including system capacity, housing placements, and demographic insights.
• Work closely with the Coordinated Access team to align By-Names-List operations with broader housing and homelessness strategies.
• Support the development and refinement of policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of the Coordinated Access system.
• Ensure equitable access to housing resources by supporting person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate approaches.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders, including local government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and advocates focused on homelessness
• Act as a liaison between Coordinated Access, landlords, and Community Organizations to increase awareness about the Coordinated Access program.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of available community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the unique challenges and needs of vulnerable citizens.
• Understanding of the factors that contribute to homelessness or the risk of homelessness.
• The ability to demonstrate a compassionate, solution-focused, and client-centered approach.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Experience in data management.
• Ability to remain calm and address clients with patience and understanding.
• Creative problem-solving, good organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Understanding of legislation, regulations, standards, and policies.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in social work, Public Administration, Community Development, or other relevant field of study. An equivalent level of education and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Human Services with the vulnerable population.
• 2 years of experience working in data entry and data management.
• Experience implementing trauma-informed care and harm-reductive practices.
• Experience working in mental health and addiction services is an asset.
• Experience building relationships with community members and community agencies.
• The ability to communicate in Indigenous languages is considered an asset.
Additional requirements:
• Must undergo a Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector.
• Ability to work from home with a confidential workspace.
• Valid Saskatchewan driver's license and access to reliable transportation and ability to travel.
• As part of the Metis Nation team, you will be expected to be available to work at Batoche during the third week of July.
• Please submit applications by 11:59pm on April 3.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.