Temporary Full Time Housing Worker 6 Months - Sutton West, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Sutton West, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Written and Verbal Communication

Facilitate housing assessment specific to individual youth clients to provide the most appropriate support/housing options
Provide statistical reports of number of apartment searches, placements, etc.
Create Housing Map of Pro Housing First Landlords in York Region
Create Service Agreements with Landlords
Provide housing support, advocacy, and referals for homeless/at risk, and low to moderate income level youth in York Region

Reporting

Engage in formal evaluation sessions with Program Director at 3 months during first year of employment and annually thereafter
Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and inservice training
Fulfilling and communicating all relevant Incident reports, including IIR (Internal reports) to the team, and CIR (critical reports) to supervisory staff
Completing all required aspects of ongoing PEAC performance appraisal and coaching documents
Work as a member of the team to ensure that the program operates efficiently and effectively (and to ensure that other staff's responsibilities are covered when they are away)
Participate in and represent the organization at external committees & forums
Participate in internal committees and/or activities relating to the organization (e.g., joint staff, annual general meeting, other social recreation events, etc.)

Case Work

Maintaining regular responsibility for case clients, as related to housing support work
Enter case notes daily into HIFIS system for all aspects client case work
Participating in oncall staff support rotation

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a temporary full time positions for 6 months based on 40 hours per week average 8 hour shifts
Housing Worker staff work onsite at Sutton Youth Services facility; approximately 60%. They also have responsibility to leave premises for work related tasks (client, meeting, training, supplies purchasing, housing appointments, meetings with landlords etc.), approx. 40%
Housing Worker staff members work within the facility building, and outside of the building, onsite

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Social Work preferred
College diploma in Social Sciences field
Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and a current copy of a Driver's abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Experience, knowledge and understanding of mental health/addictions
Previous experience with people experiencing homelessness (one to three years)
Knowledge of the Tenant Protection Act
Must have functional knowledge and understanding of youth issues related to homelessness, mental health and addictions
Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to antiracism, antioppression and equity
Good knowledge of community resources

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Working to find housing and providing life skills training for homeless and atrisk youth in York Region
Ability to facilitate regular workshops based on housing supports and housing stability life skills programming
The responsibilities associated with this position demand a high degree of confidentiality
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential
Word processing, Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheet/Graphing; Database computer skills are essential
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring
Must have good interpersonal/time management skills
Must exhibit strong empathy, understanding and support for all youth, including difficulttoserve young people, in our service sector
Working to find housing and providing life skills training for homeless and atrisk youth in York Region
Ability to facilitate regular workshops based on housing supports and housing stability life skills programming
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
Published

November 22, 2023

Location

Sutton West

Job Type

Full-time (Contract)

Competition #

2320

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Sutton Youth Services

Salary Range:
As Per Contract

Address:
20898 Dalton Roa