Hi. We’re Trellis.
Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.
With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis – and we’re always growing!
Our Values
Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
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Courage: We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
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Empathy: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
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Learning: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
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Impact: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.
Our Commitments
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.
What Trellis Offers
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:
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Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
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RRSP Group Savings Plan
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Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
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Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
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Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you
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Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
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Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
For more info on Trellis Society, visit www.growwithtrellis.ca or find us at @TrellisYYC on social media.
We’re Trellis – always growing and we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis!
Purpose of the Supportive Roommate
The Supportive Roommate lives in a semi-independent transitional home that provides support to clients aged 16-24, who are currently experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness. Under the foyer model, the supportive roommate provides live in assistance and case management to clients in areas such as life skills building and healthy relationship modeling.
This Full Time position offers a private room with attached en-suite in the home. The successful candidate will be required to pay rent at a subsidized rate (utilities will be included).
Responsibilities
Client Relations
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Develop positive and supportive relationships with each of the youth in the program.
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Be a positive role model within the home.
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Be present in the program when youth are home, remain in the house and be available evenings as required to support the youth in the program.
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Maintain contact with the youth daily and be aware of their whereabouts.
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Assist the youth in developing their communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.
Case Management, Program Maintenance and Administration
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Assist clients with case management and the development of life skills, including areas such as housing/tenancy, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, employment readiness, education, and conflict resolution.
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Complete all documentation for clients, including Intake Package, Incident Reports, Case Notes, Goal Plans, and Discharge Package.
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Assist clients in building and maintaining relationships with natural supports, including things such as boundary development, managing conflict, and improving their conflict resolution skills.
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Assist clients in navigating the appropriate systems, including Healthcare, Income Support, Rent Subsidy, etc.
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Navigate referral processes to ensure that clients are able to access Queer safe, Indigenous safe, and any other Cultural Supports as needed.
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Support in reducing barriers to accessing services and stigmas associated with systems navigations.
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Meet all deadlines as assigned to the CAC Accreditation Standards.
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Maintain the household by supporting the housing worker with facilitating house meetings, coordinating and planning weekly recreation activities, and assigning weekly chores to clients.
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Light to moderate lifting to support youth with their move ins and outs if they are occurring while you are staying in the home.
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Communication with Trellis On-Call support in the event of a crisis.
Growth, Development and Culture
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Commitment to a culture of growing and learning with Trellis.
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Commit to the Program Goals while holding up the Agency Values, Guiding Principles and Practices.
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Completing all necessary supervision and performance reviews documents, by the required deadlines.
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Commit to foster a culture of Inclusion and Diversity, and Truth and Reconciliation.
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Complete all mandatory trainings per the Trellis Training Matrix.
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Openness to feedback, providing and receiving the feedback, in a safe and supportive way.
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Commit to a positive team culture, learning from and growing with each other.
Knowledge & Experience Expectations
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A degree or other post-secondary education in a Human Services field (e.g., Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Justice Studies, etc.) Equivalencies will be considered based on experience.
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Knowledge and understanding of the Housing First for Youth & Recovery Oriented Approaches.
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Flexible work hours (evenings and weekends as applicable to the needs of the program)
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Valid Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and reliable vehicle with 2-million-dollar liability insurance
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Standard First Aid/CPR (to be completed within 30 days of the start of employment)
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Successful candidate must have a clear Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Child Intervention Record Check
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to a Trellis Program Manager.
Join Our Team
The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday. We’re always growing and we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with us! People who are eager to make an impact while continuing to grow their expertise.
We appreciate your interest and thank all who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted!
