Supervisor, Housing Services - Brantford, Canada - St. Leonard's Community Services Inc

St. Leonard's Community Services Inc

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Brantford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT US
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Leonard's Community Services Brantford has been an established part of the community for more than 50 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.

Our Values
These aren't just "lip-service" to us - we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you

Inclusive we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
Compassionate we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
Collaborative we work together to support our clients and community
Integrity we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
Innovative we are open to change and continuous improvement
Genuine we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
Optimistic we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Leonard's Community Services offers a continuum of social housing services to meet client needs ranging from homelessness to independent living.

As part of the continuum, we offer Emergency Shelter Intake Services to support clients in securing emergency accommodations, a warming and cooling centre, the Housing Resource Centre, as well as our emergency shelter, Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing programs.

As part of our Housing Resource Centre, individuals and their families will be able to contact staff for support Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30am if they are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Clients will be supported with both low-touch and medium-high touch services based on their self-identified needs and will be referred to resources including legal clinics, income support services, food bank services, identification and tax clinics, as well as Brant Access to Housing, Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, and the Housing Stability Fund in addition to being supported with housing searches and learning their rights and responsibilities as a tenant to prepare for successful tenancy.

The Supportive Housing Program assists clients to secure safe, affordable housing within the community.

Clients are supported by a Supportive Housing Counsellor and rent supplements are available to help bridge the difference between the client's ability to pay and the market rent to a maximum amount.

As the Housing Services Supervisor, you will:

Supervise staff, participate in the recruiting process for program staff and provide guidance in staff performance management;
Work collaboratively with the Housing Services team in order to ensure program delivery to all clients;
Prepare monthly statistical reports and billing summaries;
Integrate a harm reduction approach;
Develop and evaluate program activities and client groups;
Assist with the development and implementation of the departmental work plan;
Facilitate department and sector case management meetings;
Liaise with local landlords and referring agencies;
Support with managing program funding and purchasing of necessary supplies; and
Provide support counselling and life skills training to clients and monitor their progress towards independence.

Hours of work:
Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm with flexibility to meet program needs.

Training:
Initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development

Our Agency is committed to the safety of staff.

We are following Public Health guidance on precautions regarding use of Personal Protective Equipment, screening of staff and clients, physical distancing, cleaning, hand hygiene, and testing.

If you are selected for an interview, we will answer any questions you may have on the precautions currently in place.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Annual salary:
starting at $50,388 plus shift premiums and comprehensive benefits

The Perks

A Fitness Benefit for gym memberships, exercise equipment and lessons for various physical activities for all staff and their families
An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
Full Time staff start at 3 weeks' vacation
60 hours of Personal Leave Time per year for Full Time staff (prorated the first year)
Fun events for all staff
Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Have a college diploma in a Human/Social Services field.
Have a minimum of 2 years' combined student placement and/or paid experience working with individuals with substance use, mental health and/or concurrent disorders and/or individuals experie