Housing Support Coordinator - Kitchener, Canada - Thresholds Homes and Supports

Thresholds Homes and Supports

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Housing Support Coordinator, Full-Time

HSS Joseph
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Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include PERSON-FOCUSED, HOPE, RECOVERY, SELF-DETERMINATION, QUALITY OF LIFE, INTEGRITY and COLLABORATION. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun _
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SUMMARY OF POSITION_

As the Housing Support Coordinator, your primary responsibility will include providing support coordination, individualized planning, supportive counselling, crisis support and overall assistance to reach recovery goals of individuals who experience mental health and substance use issues.

You will support individuals housed in independent units as well as individuals living in a group home. You will be working as part of a team, and in collaboration with community partners.

HOURS OF WORK
The Coordinator will work thirty-five (35) hours per week, with the hours being flexible to the needs of clients. This position includes staff on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis.

Salary Range:
$ $33.58 per hour (Grade 5) (Based on education and experience)

Benefits:

Float Holiday
Health and Dental Benefits
RRSP 5% matched after 1 year
Above ESA standard vacation entitlement
12 Sick days per year

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary degree or diploma in human services/human sciences, or related field.
At least three (3) years of experience in a community mental health setting working with adults recovering from serious mental illness.
Experience in developing and implementing program guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to work as a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Experience working in a residential setting, and/or working with individuals who have dual diagnosis, concurrent disorders, and acquired brain injury.
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, substance abuse, harm reduction, and recovery focused approaches is required.
Strong assessment skills and demonstrated ability to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently
Sound knowledge of community resources.
Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, electronic record keeping and data collection systems.
Certification in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and suicide risk assessment preferred.
Must have a valid Ontario driver's license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.