Rent Bank Case Worker - Burnaby, Canada - The Lower Mainland Purpose Society
Description
Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families (Purpose Society) has the following position available:
Position:
Rent Bank Case Worker (0.4 FTE)
Wage:
Based On Experience
Location:
Suite 1, 4075 Kingsway, Burnaby (primarily) and other Purpose Rent Bank locations as required
Hours: 14 hours per week
Vehicle:
Personal Vehicle an Asset
Start Date:
TBA
Core Duties:
- Addresses inquiries related to the Purpose Society Rent Bank Program received for their community.
- Assesses whether people making inquiries meet the qualifications for a loan.
- Reviews Pre-Assessment Forms and contacts all applicants for follow up.
- Provides appropriate referrals to other services provided by Purpose Society or within the local community such as: financial, legal, housing, health/nutritional and income supports.
- Liaises with the Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction staff and BC Rent Bank staff where needed.
- Provides an explanation of the Loan Application process and provides Loan Application packages to eligible applicants.
- Determines what supporting documentation is required with each Loan Application.
- Reviews submitted Loan Application packages and conducts follow up with the applicant/s, landlords, employers, and other service providers, when needed.
- Meets once a week with the Loan Review Committee to present completed Loan Applications for review by the Loan Review Committee.
- Advises loan applicants of the determination of the Loan Review Committee. Where appropriate provides them with referrals to other services.
- When the Loan Review Committee has approved a loan, negotiates loan terms with the applicant.
- Meets with successful applicants to provide the loan funds as well as to review and sign loan terms.
- Processes loan payment deferments and follows up on missed loan payments.
- Maintains program statistics, reports, loan payments and case management information in an accurate and timely manner.
- Identifies market rental housing trends.
- Attends BC Rent Bank meetings, training and seminars as required.
Qualifications:
- A 4 year degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in Social Work, Human Services, Health Sciences, or other related programs is required. A relevant two year diploma plus extensive experience in a related field may also be considered.
- Experience providing services for atrisk and/or marginalized populations is required.
- Experience in a nonprofit organization is an asset.
- Ability to function effectively in difficult and/or crisis situations is required.
- Knowledge of local resources is an asset.
- Clear criminal records check.
- Must be willing and able to work at various Purpose Society Rent Bank Program locations as required.
- Must have a clear driving record.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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