Personal Support Worker - Oshawa, Canada - Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation

Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) is a social, community and affordable housing provider in the Region of Durham providing homes to tenants with low and moderate incomes in approximately 1,200 affordable rental units throughout 17 residential properties.

Our portfolio includes multiple mid-rise and low-rise apartments and townhouse complexes throughout the Region.

DRNPHC is looking for a full-time
Personal Support Worker for a one (1) year contract period
.

Funding is secured for this role for one (1) year and it is expected to move to a permanent funding stream thereafter dependent on the results of the pilot program.

DRNPHC is piloting a new program to address complex resident issues in advance of them becoming an issue.

This is an innovative pilot that is expected to provide a validated model for other community housing providers to follow in our Region.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Personal Support Worker position.

As a member of the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation's (DRNPHC) team, the Personal Support Worker is accountable directly to the Manager, Tenant and Housing Services.

The Personal Support Worker will provide on-site interim supports, for tenants residing in Durham Region Non-Profit Community Housing locations as referred by and in collaboration with the Community Support Worker.

From a holistic approach, the Personal Support Worker will assist tenants with their physical, social, emotional and daily life skills development, working towards independence.

The Personal Support Worker will operate from a critical, trauma informed lens, including Anti-Black racism, Anti-Oppressive practice, and a demonstrated understanding of colonialism and its inter-generational effects on black, racialized and indigenous communities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The person in this role will have a background experience in Personal Support Worker.

Successful completion of a 1year Personal Support Worker program from an accredited Community College
Minimum oneyear experience as a Personal Support worker
Community based experience is an asset
Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and crisis intervention is an asset
Proven communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow both oral and written instructions
Demonstrated empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and services for tenants
Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job
Experience working with seniors, adults, children and youth is an asset
Experience in the facilitation and/or coordination of community programs and services is an asset.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) as soon as possible to:
Human Resources

Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation

28A Albert Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 8SC

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits: