Housing Help Worker

Overview

Housing Help Worker – Job Vacancy in Ontario, Toronto – Canada

• Experience:- As Described below
  
• Job Location:- Ontario, Toronto – Canada
• Education:- Degree or Equivalent
• Nationality:- Any Nationality
• Gender:- Male / Female
• Number of Vacant Positions:- Multiple Job Vacancies
• Salary:- Negotiable
• Job Type:- Permanent / Temporary

Working with Homes First Society

Unreasonably numerous Toronto inhabitants are encountering vagrancy or outrageous lodging precarity, due predominantly to a constant deficiency of reasonable lodging choices, as well as ineffective social backings to address complex issues. More regrettable still, the high necessities of destitute grown-ups are additionally intensified by age-related diseases and ailments.

Homes First is pursuing shutting these holes and assisting occupants with keeping up with their lodging by giving a program that conveys high backings and that would likewise permit people to mature set up. Our organization has fostered a help model that incorporates clinical/mental administrations, medicine observing, help with keeping up with individual cleanliness and clean-living spaces, monetary administration, exploring the law enforcement framework, and a large group of extra age-explicit backings.

Housing Help Worker – Job Vacancy in Ontario, Toronto – Canada

$25.57 per hour

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Hours of Work: 5 days per week, normally 9am to 5pm, with one evening per week and some flexibility required.

Location: 702 Kennedy Road

Job Description:

As a Housing help Worker, you would aid clients in their housing by assessing and supporting their needs, and adhering to the mission statement, policies, and procedures of Homes First Society. Responsibilities involve:

• Providing support to clients who are facing challenges including Poverty, Mental Health, Addictions, Abuse, and Social Isolation.
• Providing support with basic Life Management Skills, such as Assertive Communication, Goal Setting, Working with Feedback, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, and Managing Change.
• Assist and improve tenants’ Self Esteem while helping them access resources for health and well-being.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who present hoarding behaviors.
• Use of Case Management as a tool to support residents in meeting their goals.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Applying knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Several years of experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed, and who are hard to house
• Knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices, and systemic reasons for homelessness.
• Use of excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C, with Certificates in Crisis Prevention and Intervention, would be an asset.
• Ability to work evenings.

Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

Please note, all candidates offered a position with Homes First from September 8, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Please note Homes First will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.

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Homes First Society – Job Vacancy in Ontario, Toronto – Canada