Housing Advocate/eviction Prevention Worker - Toronto, Canada - NCFST

NCFST

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Details:

Hours: 35 hrs/wk.
Range: $40,032 $65,292
Location: Various Toronto Locations
Position: Unionized
Classification: Regular, Fulltime

Summary:

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Native Community.

We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centered, family focused, and community driven.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Housing/NCFST EPIC Program, the Housing Advocate/Eviction Prevention Worker is responsible for assisting Aboriginal Community Members in meeting their temporary and permanent housing needs through individualized case management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Housing/NCFST EPIC Program will:

Provide fair, respectful and culturally relevant services to Aboriginal Community Members, consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.
Conduct outreach to homeless and or atrisk Aboriginal Community Members.
Collaborate with internal/external resources who work with homeless Aboriginal Community Members.
Assist with landlord outreach, through initial phone contact, accompaniment for viewings, lease signings, and landlord tenant dispute resolutions.
Inform and assist Aboriginal Community Members with their knowledge of tenant rights and legal resources.
Support the maintenance of a current and accessible housing registry.
Act as a source of integrated information, referral and shortterm case management that brings Aboriginal Community Members and services together to meet vital needs.
Maintain accurate and uptodate case files according to specified timelines and provide written reports.
Provide life skills and preemployment skills to Aboriginal Community Members.
Develop and provide culturally based programs to support housing sustainability.
Flexibility to provide relief coverage to other NCFST service areas as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

CYC/CYW Diploma along with at least 1 years related experience, or alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education in a related field and experience working with Aboriginal Community Members will be considered.
Experience working in Aboriginal communities.
Produce a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Metis traditions and cultures, as it pertains to the local community.
Understanding of systemic barriers faced by Aboriginal Community Members and ability to advocate within systems.
Good understanding of available housing resources, and the Landlord Tenant Act.
Flexibility in working program service hours may include weekends/evenings.
Strong written and oral communications skills, and basic computer skills.
Sound organizational skills, including the keeping of organized written records.
Must be familiar with and able to contribute to a team approach.
Demonstrated understanding, and commitment to, integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values into practice, service and relationships.
Demonstrated understanding of workplace Health and Safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, to maintain effective communication and working relationships, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and build strong internal relationships.

To apply, please provide:

Cover letter outlining how you how meet the qualifications of the role.
Current resume and include three work related references.
Proof of Vaccination. NCFST employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.
As a multiservice urban Aboriginal agency providing holistic, culturebased programs and services to Aboriginal children, and families, NCFST will give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and those with close affiliations.
NCFST is committed to providing a barrierfree work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, NCFST will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

**_ We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._