Community Housing Workers

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Homes First Full time

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.

Location: Scarborough (near Kennedy Rd and Ellesmere Rd)
 Position type: Full-time, Contract

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 7 am - 3 pm

Contract Duration: starting ASAP, ending April 30, 2025

Submit Resume to: ramya.rengaraman@homesfirst.on.ca

Applicants must quote 'CHW-C'

This position supports clients in their housing by assessing and supporting their needs and adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.

Job Description:

  • provide support to tenants who are facing issues of poverty, mental health, addictions, abuse, social isolation and more
  • resolve conflicts and intervene in and de-escalate crises
  • demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviours and who have mental health and addiction issues.
  • assist tenants with food access and preparation
  • use case management as a tool to support residents in meeting their goals
  • provide support including work readiness, basic life management skills, anger management, addiction counseling, assertive communication, setting goals, giving and receiving feedback, self-esteem, conflict resolution, problem solving and managing change
  • apply knowledge of group processes and dynamics
  • apply knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
  • apply principles of Harm Reduction and respond to overdoses, including the administration of Naloxone when necessary
  • perform wellness checks as required
  • ensure the safety of tenants by monitoring access to the building, the signing-in of guests, and intervening when necessary to remove unwanted visitors
  • use excellent organizational and time management skills
  • work independently and as part of a team
  • communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • regular use of online case management tools such as Pirouette and effectively document tenant issues or concerns on an ongoing basis

Qualifications:

  • relevant post-secondary education or equivalent in education and experience
  • several years work experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed and hard to house
  • knowledge of supportive and subsidized housing and the Residential Tenancies Act
  • knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • certificates in First Aid, CPR, CPI or UMAB an asset
  • Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub's Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset

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

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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