2slgbtqia+ Residential Housing Worker - Toronto, Canada - Friends of Ruby

Friends of Ruby

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

# of Positions: 2

Friends of Ruby (FoR) is dedicated to the journey and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, aged 16-29 through mental health services, social services, and housing. FoR offers Youth Mental Health services, a Youth Drop-In Centre, and a Transitional Home. The Centre provides access to barrier-free counselling and therapeutic groups, case management and a drop-in space with hot meals, community, and comprehensive programming. The Home provides transitional and emergency housing, as well as mental health and life-skills to support youth moving towards independent living.

FoR recognizes that a diverse work force is critical to accomplishing our mission.

Our goal is to attract and develop highly talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applicants from the 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, and diverse backgrounds that meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome applicants to introduce themselves, their stories and lived experiences in their cover letter to the degree they are comfortable with.

Why Work at Friends of Ruby?

A safe space to show up authentically through our workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Gain professional and personal development through an engaging and supportive work environment.
Create positive impact while serving and working alongside the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Establish meaningful connections and expand your network in the nonprofit sector.
Produce projects and outcomes that motivate, inspire, and drive you.

Position Summary

Friends of Ruby uses individualized coaching to help increase resilience and improve life skills in the areas of personal safety, accessing resources, housing and basic needs, interpersonal and communication skills, identifying and achieving personal goals, connection to school and/or employment, and increasing optimism for the future.

This position will provide support, engagement accessing services from Friends of Ruby at the Transitional House, while working collaboratively with other health and human service providers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support youth with focused problem solving in all areas including housing, employment, education, medical issues, mental health issues, legal/financial assistance, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, immigration/refugees/newcomer support etc.; advocating for adequate service, treatment models and resources.
Provide individual coaching/support to youth at the transitional house and assist youth in developing and implementing a goal plan.
Provide systems navigation and case management to help youth to access appropriate internal and external services and support.
Support and teach youth life skills such as financial literacy, budgeting, conflict resolution, problem solving, sleep hygiene, cooking, communication, resilience etc. to be successful in the community (with particular focus on housing).
Intervene with deescalation techniques and supporting youth through crisis situations as they occur.
Document intake and discharge records, shift change notes, youth wellbeing and illness log, casework meetings, goal plans, safety plans, care plans, service restrictions, incidents, and interaction reports.
Complete a variety of assessments with youth within the appropriate timeframe and facilitate programming to help them build their identified skills such as financial literacy, problem solving, conflict resolution and communication skills.
Act as a liaison as needed between families, social workers, school representatives, doctors and other professionals involved with the youth.
Attend required training opportunities within the appropriate timeframe, as directed by the Housing Manager and Director of Transitional Housing.
Assist in the initial and ongoing assessment of participants' needs and updating the plan of care as required.
Work collaboratively with youth to address their full range of needs to achieve shortterm and longterm intervention goals using strengths based, client centered, antioppressive, harm reduction, youth development approach.
Assist in developing a comprehensive participant discharge plan to address ongoing support needs, crisis contact information, and additional resources to support as required.
Develop and maintain professional and trusting relationships with youth that encourage positive social and emotional development.
Work collaboratively with Case Workers, Drop-In Support Workers, and Clinical Counselors to ensure wraparound supports for each youth.
Attend all staff meetings and House meetings as required.
Complete and manage youth surveys and assist with food preparation in the kitchen and serving meals.
Conduct weekly suite checks and support residents keeping their suites clean and organized.
Provide a weekly detailed report related to repairs required for each un