Housing First Worker

1 week ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Options Community Services Full time

We're Hiring

Posting Requisition: 22306

Job Status:
Temporary, Full-time until September 30, 2023

Hours of Work 35 hours per week

Program Homelessness Services

Location Surrey, BC

Closing Date Open until filled

Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves.

We believe in collaborating with individuals, businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.


The Housing First Worker is responsible for direct and indirect work of planning with individuals, couples and families towards successfully finding, securing and maintaining a home.

The Case Manager uses core Housing First approaches, principles, and client-oriented skills to provide individualized support. Assesses on-going needs, personal plans, implementation, support referrals and advocate for their clients.

This position is community based as the client supports will be offered primarily in the community or in clients' homes.

The Housing First Worker is required to work in a dynamic environment. This calls for flexibility to meet the emerging trends/demands in the job.

A high level of motivation and sensitivity is required to effectively deliver services in a practical way to a variety of people.

Shifts may include evenings and weekends.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Participate in weekly warmtransfer meetings in which intake and assessments are reviewed and clients areplaced with specific agencies and assigned to a Housing First Worker collaboratively.
  • Assist in locating housing and resources for housing that create an environment that supports successfultenancy.
  • Facilitate group meetings/case conferences with client and strategic supports to gather information, problemsolve and relationship building.
  • Assist client in arrangements for moving and acquiring of household items required in establishing a home.
  • Provide intensive supports especially in early months of starting work with client and reinforce principles ofcrisis prevention and intervention.
  • Assist and "Walk with" clients as needed to access community resources (income supports, EI, Legal guidance,Landlord meetings etc.)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

  • Post secondary education in social services or a related field or a minimum 1year experience in a related field.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.

  • First Aid Certificate required.
  • Demonstrated experience working with people with complex needs, which could include mental illness andaddictions
  • Demonstrated experience and competency working at the street level with marginalized people.
  • Must have an unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License and reliable vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Exhibit high degree of empathy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Knowledge and experience in deescalation.
  • Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity.
  • Ability to identify sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
  • Able to connect with vulnerable people who are homeless or atrisk of homelessness.
  • Able to adapt service strategies to meet the individual needs of the target population.
  • Provide Safe Care (physical and emotional safety) to the client.
  • Be aware of potentially dangerous situations and take measures to minimize risk.
  • Participate in training as required or directed.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours some early mornings, evenings and weekends and to work outdoors.
  • Transport clients when appropriate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants may be required to provide proof of Covid 19 vaccination.
  • Applicants with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- *An eligibility list may be maintained for up to six months. Eligible applicants may be offered a casual position. This position is open to all qualified applicants._

PLEASE APPLY TO:
Marisca Yackimec, Assistant Program Manager

Options Community Services Society

No phone calls please

Please include a cover letter clearly indicating the posting number [posting 22306] and outlining your qualifications and related experience for the position]

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$20.00-$26.70 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Social Services: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • Unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License and reliable vehicle (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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