Housing Worker - East Gwillimbury, Canada - Blue Door

Blue Door

Verified Company

East Gwillimbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Blue Door
Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency housing services since 1982.

Reasons to Join Blue Door

Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP
Worklife Balance
Paid Time off such as personal needs days and generous vacation time
Wellness Committee events such as yoga, luncheons, and holiday activities

Housing Worker

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Worker is a social worker, or equivalent, who assist homeless individuals, including men, families and/or youth in the shelters to find and secure permanent housing in the community.

What does a Housing Worker do?

Assist individuals and/or families locate and secure permanent housing
Research housing options
Build connections to community resources
Skills development and management to promote independent living
Record keeping
Landlord relationship building
Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table

Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent
Combination of Bachelor level education and experience an asset
Experience with social work principals and best practises, including but not limited to ARAO (Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression) or Harm Reduction
An ability to work independently
Background in program research and evaluation desirable
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues and commitment to team approach
An understanding of homelessness, mental health and addiction issues would be an asset

Salary information:
$25.22 per hour

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
$25.22 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

Do you have a degree in Social Worker, Child and Youth Work, Addictions and Mental health or equivalent?
Are you okay working Sunday to Thursday, flexible day shift?

Licence/Certification: