Program Housing Assistant - Burlington, Canada - Wesley

Wesley

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Burlington, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Program Housing Assistant

Posting #:3706
Posting Date:
August 2, 2023
Posting Closing: August 17, 2023 4:00pm

Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer.

We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford.

We're committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated
Program Housing Assistant who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The
Program Housing Assistant is reporting to the Manager of Halton Housing Services, this position will assist in providing intake supports and carrying out day-to-day administrative services._ _Wesley Halton Housing offers services to the homeless in Halton Region, supporting homeless families and individuals in a transitional program on-site.

Services are based on a client-centred, residential harm reduction, housing first approach to service delivery.

The position is part of a team that provides 24/7 coverage. The position works rotating twelve-hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays. This is a permanent full-time position.

This position is a
unionized,
permanent, full-time position. The rate of pay is $20.81 per hour.

**Key Responsibilities: **On-Call & Intake

Responsible to complete oncall assessment protocols before admitting individuals or families to temporary housing program, coordinated through Halton 311,
Screen applicants and clients for any recent, current or ongoing experience with domestic violence and make referrals to appropriate programs.
To provide setup supports to new intakes into the program, including rules and regulations of program, client consent & confidentiality forms, and other intake tasks
To create and maintain a welcoming and safe housing environment within the current 24 hour, 7 days a week service model.

Complete pre and post move in inspections of on-site units to ensure health and safety standards, in collaboration with the program's Health & Safety Officer & Property Manager

Administrative

Document and input information into registry and client files in computer data bases (COTS) to ensure accurate service statistics and client records.
To document incidents as required.
Maintain regular and effective communication with relieving staff of events during shift so staff is aware of outstanding concerns or issues to address

Service Delivery

Ensure clients are safe during shift, if an emergency arises, staff will respond as required.
Respond to client/resident concerns related to daily living tasks, provide referrals and guidance on issues related to living in temporary housing. To attend team meetings regularly/ as scheduled

What you will bring:

A College Diploma preferred, including studies pertinent to social services, community health, human resources, and office administration.
Experience working with adults and families with mental health and addictions issues and the homeless and providing nonjudgmental supports to them.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and high stress situations.
Demonstrated experience as a highly motivated team player, with proven ability to take initiative and be selfdirected.

Demonstrated skills in basic IT supports (i.e. password reset, computer updates, etc).

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You Wesley offers

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones
Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
Professional development and training opportunities
Full Health & Dental Benefits
Personal & Vacation Days
RRSP Contribution Program Employee Discounts
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