Housing Worker Nslt - Toronto, Canada - Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title Housing Worker NSLT - Ukrainian, Russian or Polish Speaking

Organization Structure Reports to the Program Manager

Job classification NSLT Logistics

Job Status Full Time

Number of positions 2

Location Mississauga, Etobicoke/Toronto

Wages $24.11/hr - 40 hrs per week

This is a bargaining unit position

Scope

The Housing worker is responsible for supporting Ukrainian temporary residents who arrived to Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorisation for emergency travel (CUAET) in finding affordable and suitable accommodation, exercise their rights as tenants.

The worker is expected to work co-operatively with others in the community; demonstrate flexibility in organizing work; show a high degree of initiative, discernment, and resourcefulness; must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate thoughtfulness in decision-making and assist refugee families in housing and purchasing furniture.

Responsibilities;

Conducts housing needs assessment and assist clients in making decisions regarding accommodation
Conducts housing search in the GTA for clients
Analyzes the housing rental market and client's needs and make recommendation that are within the budget
Provides comprehensive information on housing choices and assist clients in selecting appropriate housing options
If needed escorts clients to housing appointments and advocates with landlords on their behalf
Secures appropriate and affordable housing for clients within a given timeframe
Provides support to clients in negotiating and finalizing housing leases
Informs clients about their responsibilities as tenants in order to maintain housing
Recruits housing providers and maintains a data of housing providers
Works with the community and stakeholders to encourage the development of new affordable housing units
Conducts housing orientation sessions to ensure that clients understand rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
Increase accessibility by delivering services at itinerant public and community spaces in collaboration with other service providers
Provides information and referral to external programs and services to meet the needs of each client/family
Maintain and expand client's base through outreach, community penetration and itinerate functions
Effectively track activities and provide accurate reporting to Program Manager
Effectively track services in internal databases and provide accurate reporting for supervisor
Achieves the targets set by program coordinator
Actively participate in the professional development initiatives
Other program operational duties assigned

Competencies

Adaptability

Changes behavioural style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation.

Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.

Communications
Using a variety of communication styles and strategies to foster open communication, the exchange of information and discussion on an ongoing basis

Teamwork:
Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.

Accountability/Dependability:
Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules
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Judgement:
Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.

Commitment to Diversity:
Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity

Initiative

Does more than is required or expected in the job; does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance services, avoid problems, or develop entrepreneurial opportunities.

Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action.

Service
Demonstrates strong commitment to meeting the needs of co-workers, managers, clients, or community members, striving to ensure their full satisfaction

Qualifications

A degree or diploma in Community or Social Work, Counselling or Education and two years' experience working with immigrant communities or a combination of experience and education that fulfills the requirements
Knowledge of settlement and housing related services and resources in GTA
Language Proficiency certificate identifying the fluency of English and target language skills (for ATIO members present the certificate of membership)
Familiarity with issues facing newcomers in Canadian urban setting
Excellent interpersonal, cross cultural, conflict resolution, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver's license is required, with access to a vehicle and a clean driving record
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