Housing Manager
Company: Iris Court, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB
Irris CourI Housing Manager
The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (SSA) is proud to announce our new housing program; Iris Court provides support staff 24 hours per day, 7 days a week along with in-reach staff and staff training provided by Alberta Health Services, Mental Health and Addiction.
Reporting to the SSA Provincial Executive Director, the Housing Manager works with established protocols at Iris Court, health region policies and works collaboratively with Alberta Health Services and all staff at Iris Court. The Housing Manager provides leadership and direction to staff and tenants in a positive and approachable manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Oversees the day-to-day operations including fiscal management, budgets, organizing building contracts/trades people and monitoring of the schedules/maintenance logs
 Supervises all support staff at Iris Court
 Ensure that all worksites focus on person centered service delivery and promote a culture that is positive, flexible, creative, and respectful
 Assists tenants in accessing community resources and professional services
 Observes and reports changes in tenant’s level of functioning (both physical and mental) and level of participation in activities to the Alberta Health Services team.
 Is familiar with the Mental Health Act, The Child Welfare Act, the Health Information Act, FOIPP, and other governing legislation
 Adheres to established protocols for safety, privacy and confidentiality
QUALIFICATIONS:
 A diploma or degree in a related field
 3 to 5 years experience in working with individuals living schizophrenia or mental illness
 Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
 Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of office products, and strong computer skills are essential
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
 The ability to meet and set realistic and achievable timelines
 Ability to offer supportive supervision to individuals living with mental illness
 A criminal records check is required
This position will be open until filled. For this position, SSA offers a starting salary of $50,000. per annum and three weeks paid holidays and a comprehensive benefit package.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Rubyann, email rrice@schizophrenia.ab.ca