Housing Services Program Assistant - Kincardine, Canada - County of Bruce

County of Bruce

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Kincardine, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the County

"Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations."
The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values.

A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest.

Because of this mind-set, we do some amazing things

Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions.

Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.

Human Services is committed to planning, delivering, and advocating for responsive and innovative services that help individuals and families enhance their level of participation and quality of life in our communities.

The team will enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and communities by providing integrated and comprehensive services that remove barriers and create opportunities.

The Department endeavors to provide community level response to community and individual needs through partnerships and granting in the Strategic Community Initiatives and Funding.

As service system manager in both Children's Services and Housing Services the Department is responsible for system planning, and administration of granting of various provincial funding programs.

Additionally, each of the program areas provide a number of services directly in the community.

About the Job

Reporting to the Housing Services Program Supervisor, the Housing Services Program Assistant coordinates the day-to-day delivery of programs that support affordable housing targets and recommendations contained in the Ministry legislated programs.

The Housing Services Program Assistant assists with the creation and ongoing requirements of affordable housing programs, determines eligibility for various housing programs, makes offers of housing, and ensures the general flow of program work within the division.

The Assistant assists with special projects and research for new policy development and updates to existing policies.

Salary & Benefits

Location
Kincardine ON
Start Date

Status
Full Time Contract
6 Months
Salary
$ $40.64 Per Hour
Hours
Based on a 35 hour work week

Monday - Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM

Benefits:

OMERS Pension
Flexible Working Policies
Employee Assistance Program, Discounts
Health, Safety & Wellness
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities

Requirements:

Two-year diploma in Business Administration or Social Sciences
Two years of prior progressively responsible experience working in public housing, social assistance, or a related field
Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations on families and clients
Demonstrated appreciation for and dedication to cultural sensitivity
Ability to work with sensitivity towards the diverse perspectives of individual clients and community service providers, while meeting the objectives and targets of the department
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Familiarity with techniques for interacting with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone
Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
Meticulous record maintenance skills
Demonstrated time management skills
High level of integrity and work ethic
Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check

Privacy

Additional Information

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company

County of Bruce

Location

Human Services

Opening Date

May 09, 2024

Closing Date

May 23, :59 PM

Starting Date

Jun 03, 2024