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Support Worker
@ Persons Living with AIDS Network Of Saskatchewan Inc.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Persons Living with AIDS Network of Saskatchewan Inc. is hiring overnight support workers for Laurie's House, a Housing First program. The work covers safety rounds, monitoring, crisis de-escalation and harm-reduction support for tenants. The posting states the role is a contract position.
Responsibilities:
- Complete hourly safety and wellness rounds and shift reports
- Respond to crises, overdoses and medical emergencies
- Administer Naloxone when required
- Support tenants with harm-reduction approach
- Document incidents and communicate concerns
Requirements summary:
- First Aid/CPR certification required
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks required
- Valid driver's licence and vehicle
- Experience with active addictions and substance use
- Knowledge of Housing First and harm reduction is an asset
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | social work, human services |
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Persons Living with AIDS Network Of Saskatchewan Inc.
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Description
PLWA Network is seeking dependable, compassionate, and safety-oriented individuals to join our team at Laurie's House, a Housing First program.
Overnight Support Workers will help maintain a safe living environment while providing support to tenants experiencing homelessness, active addictions, and other complex life circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
Complete and document hourly safety and wellness rounds.
Monitor security cameras and property activity.
Provide de-escalation support during conflicts or crisis situations.
Recognize and respond to overdoses and medical emergencies.
Administer Naloxone (Narcan) when required.
Support tenants using a respectful, non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach.
Reinforce program expectations.
Complete shift reports
Communicate concerns and important updates to the Supervisor or Program Manager.
Document incidents
Qualifications
A degree in social work, human services, or equivalent experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
Experience working with individuals experiencing active addictions and substance use.
Knowledge of Housing First and harm reduction is an asset.
Strong communication, observation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to respond calmly to emergencies.
First Aid/CPR certification is required.
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
Valid Drivers Licence and vehicle is a must.
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