Community Housing Program Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - Nellies

Nellies

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Community Housing Program Support Worker

2 Vacancies

Full-Time Permanent Unionized Position

For 50 years Nellie's has been providing shelter and support for marginalized women and their children in the Greater Toronto Area.

We operate programs and services, for women and their children who had or are experiencing violence, poverty, and homelessness.

Nellie's works to lessen homelessness for women and their children whether the cause is family violence, mental health, or any other reason that results in dealing with the impact of trauma.

Our core operations involve our 38-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are homeless or escaping violent situations.

In addition to our shelter, Nellie's operates Community Support and Outreach programs that provide aftercare support and follow-up services to women and their children after they leave the shelter, as well as transitional housing support for women and gender-diverse people living in the community who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Nellie's is currently looking to hire 2 Community Housing Program Support Workers to support the Community Housing Program Supervisor.

The main function of this position is to provide housing help support to women and gender-diverse people and do outreach in the community.

The majority of this work will be supporting women who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and supporting individuals and families who are fleeing violence.

Nellie's is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women. Woman signifies anyone who self-identifies as female, femme and/or woman. This includes transwomen, cisgender women, and non-binary people who identify as femme or female-presenting. Applications from equity-seeking groups are strongly encouraged.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Support Individuals and Families to Find and Maintain Housing

Work with the Community Housing Program Worker in the community to do outreach and provide housing help support
Go to community agencies at various locations across Toronto to provide dropin housing help for women and genderdiverse people
Provide information about subsidized housing and private market housing
Support individuals to access the shelter system
Support individuals in selecting housing options
Support individuals to search for private market housing options
Assist individuals with forms and documentation that need to be completed
Provide accompaniments to appointments in the community

Advocacy

Advocate with housing providers and community services
Provide eviction prevention support
Arrange for language interpretation for appointments as needed

Documentation

Maintain all records required by funders: electronic client records (WISH), client lists and files, program files
Support the Community Housing Program Worker in tracking and analyzing data

Assist Individuals in Establishing a Community Support Network

Provide information about community supports (e.g. identification, income support, taxes, food banks)
Support with connection to services and support with outside agencies
Support the Community Housing Program Worker to outreach and network with organizations in the community

Community Education

Develop and facilitate workshops related to housing help
Attend webinars, trainings and meetings about housing support

Team Building

Contribute to the teambuilding process
Participate in meetings with the Community Support and Outreach team to review client cases and support needs
Consult and coordinate with the Community Support and Outreach team appropriately
Work independently and as part of a larger team to support the overall needs of the client

Qualifications

Commitment to AR/AO
Postsecondary education and/or at least two years of relevant work experience
Fluency in English is essential (oral and written), second language is an asset
Understanding the importance of working from a harm reduction perspective
Administrative and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with MS Office
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Familiarity with local community organizations
Ability to work flexible hours; position may occasionally involve evening and weekend work
Valid CPR / First Aid Certification

Assets

Experience working with people experiencing homelessness
Experiencing working with people who have experienced domestic violence
Experience working with people with mental health and substance use challenges
Knowledge of the immigration system
Workshop development and facilitation skills
CPI certification

Expected hours: 35 hours per week

Salary:
$24.00 per hour

Date of Posting:
Monday, April 15, 2024

Deadline of Applications:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024