Regional Housing Coordinator

**Non-Union**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

Position: Regional Housing Coordinator

Program: Durham Mental Health Services

Status: Full Time

Location: Durham Mental Health Services

**Salary**: $32.361 to $40.438 per hour

Posting: UNEX - 2300001163

This vacancy is open to all qualified applicants commencing May 4, 2023 and closing at 11:59pm on May 14, 2023.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Reporting to the Director of Community Mental Health & Addictions, the Regional Housing Coordinator will establish and foster a positive working relationship with community partners to identify new and existing housing opportunities to ensure seamless integration of and access to housing and housing supports for clients within the region. The Regional Housing Coordinator will attend commuity partner meetings related to housing and homelessness, and will provide regular updates to the Mental Health Leadership Team and the program as a whole.
- Works with community partners to develop an inventory of supportive regional geared to income housing in the region;
- Works with local landlords to identify housing opportunities for clients;
- Identifies ways to better connect and strengthen accessibility to housing stability programs and services;
- Assists in development of strengthened eviction prevention program;
- Liaises with community stakeholders and health care agencies to promote and advocate for supportive housing opportunities within the Region;
- Represents DMHS on various community committees and/or meetings pertaining to housing service delivery and mental health issues;
- Maintains confidentiality of all personal information, personnel matters, and financial information as per agency policies and applicable legislation;
- Reports serious client concerns and/or complaint by the public to the Director, Community Mental Health, and Addictions, and assist in complaint resolution;
- Promotes public awareness of the agency, and provide community partners, schools, and service groups with information about the program, through informal information exchange and formal presentations;
- Works in compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Plans and implements strategies to ensure that the long
- and short-term goals and objectives of the program are met;
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services provided;
- Participates in professional development activities to maintain competency in field of practice or area(s) of expertise.
- Reports in writing all accidents, injuries, and occurrences in the Lakeridge Health WeCare
- Follows all Lakeridge Health policies and procedures;
- Other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree or diploma in a relevant human services program or related discipline;
- Bachelor's degree in business administration as asset;
- 3-5 years of experience in the social services field;
- Demonstrated leadership competencies including solution focused problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with others;
- Expertise in the mental health field, including a thorough knowledge of the Mental Health Act, PHIPA, crisis intervention, concurrent disorders, and mental health issues;
- Extensive knowledge of community stakeholders/partners and resources pertaining to supportive housing;
- Experience in project management, coordination, and strong presentation/facilitation skills;
- Strong relationship building skills and knowledge of mental health system navigation;
- Superior organizational and time-management skills;
- Strong client service focus;
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Full proficiency with MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher);
- Driver's license and access to a vehicle required;
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check issued within the past 12 months;
- Must have strong performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.