Intensive Housing Support Coordinator

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada YW Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

Overview:

The Intensive Housing Support Coordinator (IHSC) establishes and maintains relationships with women, trans, and non-binary folks who are experiencing persistent homelessness.

These individuals may be engaged in behaviours that stem from substance use, mental health and/or traumatic experiences that jeopardize their ability to stay sheltered.

As appropriate, the IHSC may support clients in their transition to housing stability:

by developing and implementing housing plans including completion of all necessary documentation, by assisting with housing search related activities including housing system navigation, and by providing accompaniment to clients when they are visiting community agencies.


Contributions & Impact:

  • Assesses the immediate shortterm and longterm needs for housing placement, financial assistance and referrals to services and supports for clients with high acuity to address issues creating barriers to becoming housing ready.
  • Identify people experiencing homelessness with a High SPDAT score who are not yet on the PATHS list for supportive housing or for STEP Home Supports.
  • Engage with and support those identified with high acuity and not yet on PATHS list to get "document ready", to complete the Housing Needs and Preferences Form and PATHS Addition Form.
  • Support clients with high acuity and risky behaviours to create a stable, positive shelter stay enabling them to engage more intentionally in a housing plan.
  • Supports front line staff to support clients with high acuity through the creation of case plans, as needed.
  • Aids in the development and implementation of action plans to facilitate the transition from emergency to transitional and/or permanent housing.
  • Advocates for and provides support to individuals in their housing search related activities including scheduling of and accompaniment to appointments.
  • Works in partnership with both the private and nonprofit sector of the housing market to ensure appropriate placement of individuals. Works in collaboration with Lutherwood to conduct visits and checks properties for safety and screens potential landlords for private registry.
  • Coordinates with partner agencies to arrange for insurance, utilities telephone and cable services, and assists and supports individuals in accessing household goods and furniture needed to establish a home.
  • Provides "bridging" and "followup" actions to individuals as they connect with mainstream services to support them in maintaining their housing.
  • Establishes and maintains participant case files and ensures completion of all documentation and data entry into HIFIS and SPDAT to assist with accurate statistical collection.
  • Adheres to regulations and requirements of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Family and Children's Services, Correctional Services Canada, the Residential Tenancy Act, other relevant legislation and regulations, and YW Kitchener-Waterloo policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that the safety standards, policies and procedures are followed for the staff and residents (eg. YW's Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, etc.)
  • Works as part of a team, and participates in outreach networking, supervision, training/continuing education, program planning and consultation as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as reasonably requested.

You have...

  • Conceptual and theoretical knowledge of mental health issues, violence against women, women in conflict with the law, youth and adolescents, crisis and suicide intervention, addictions, lifeskills training, counseling techniques and group dynamics
  • Proven skills in support, counseling, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and suicide prevention and deescalation skills.
  • Ability to assess the needs of residents and to work directly with individuals and families who experience a variety of challenges
  • Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
  • Understanding of current housing market and trends, vacancy rates and renal amounts
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and relevant software
  • Ability to participate as an effective team member and to support Emergency Shelter values, mission and a womancentered approach compatible with the organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and human relations skills to: communicate effectively with residents, staff, community organizations, criminal justice and medical systems, the public, etc.; to complete records for intake, referrals and ongoing services as required; to concisely record behavioural observations, intake data and services provided; and, to establish and maintain appropriate communication links with community agencies.
  • Overdose Prevention Training (asset)

Mandatory Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree in Social Work or equivalent human services education and experience in nonprofit, social service and/or health agencies providing case management to individuals with mental health issues

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