Housing Stability Coach

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Lutherwood Full time

LUTHERWOOD IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES MENTAL WELLNESS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING.

To better serve the diversity of our community, Lutherwood is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our organization. We have implemented mandatory antiracism training, we are actively building safe spaces to host brave conversations for learning, and we are fostering a culture of belonging for all, but especially BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, historically and presently marginalized individuals and communities.

**There is one Full-Time permanent Housing Stability Coach position available starting on** April 15, 2024, **working 37.5 hours per week.**

**Your Role**:
Supports individuals and families with complex needs who have experienced chronic homelessness with community inclusion, life skill development and the transition to feeling established within their home. The Housing Stability Coach works within the community and participants’ homes to provide hands-on, practical assistance with the implementation of the individualized support plan as developed by the Housing Stability Worker and participant. Operates within an evidence-based best practice Housing First Model. Works in alignment with the agency’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression values.

**Tasks**:
Client Service:

- Operating within the Housing First Model coordinates with the PATHS2Home Home Based Team for service delivery.
- Supports the implementation of individualized support plans.
- Assists the Housing Stability Worker, or designate, with the design and implementation of recreational, life skills and community inclusion.
- Assists the Housing Stability Worker, or designate, with the implementation and assessment of plans of action and objectives with individual participants.
- Assists with the design and implementation of daily routines, norms and structure for individuals and families in service.
- Acts as a role model for participants.
- Liaises with participant, family, police and other agencies ensuring communication, continuity and support.
- Assists individuals and families to problem-solve effectively.
- Organizes individuals and families in recreational activities, life skills training and coaching including housekeeping and cooking.
- Transports participants to appointments and community events as required.
- Communicates relevant participant information to agency and external team members.
- Assists with various care co-ordination functions as assigned by the team.
- Assists with delivering and evaluating the service delivery.
- Implements risk assessment plans to ensure safety of individual, staff and community.
- Responds in high-risk situations while utilizing the crisis safety plans.
- Exercises sound judgement and professionalism in supporting participants identifying with complex needs (e.g. homelessness, mental health, substance use and/or abuse).
- Maintains professional boundaries while offering peer-based support to participants.

Administration:

- Completes the required documentation specific to the assigned service area.
- Collects information, records and maintains participant files.

**Your Talents and Experience**:
This role is intended for someone with a deep understanding of homelessness through Life Experience. A relevant certificate, degree or diploma in social services, related discipline or equivalent education combined with work and/or lived experience of homelessness is considered an asset. Experience working with participants with complex needs (e.g. homelessness, substance abuse/use, mental health). Knowledge of community resources and local mental health, educational, housing, child protection, and legal systems and services. Familiar with the Housing First philosophy and Progressive Engagement strategy and have the ability to remain current regarding evidence based or evidence informed practices. Demonstrate professional verbal and written skills, with a demonstrated ability to support a diverse range of people. Demonstrated passion and understanding of anti-racism and anti-oppression. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with strong decision-making capabilities. Exceptional organizational skills and capability of multi-tasking to meet various timelines are essential. Proven ability to work in collaboration with other service providers. Reliable transportation is essential for this position. Required to hold a “G” class license and a two-million-dollar liability policy as part of personal car insurance.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Note: most new team members will start between the starting salary and the mid-point of the range.
- **Job Band H (hourly wages): Min - $ 27.82, Mid - $ 30.20, Max - $ 34.24**:

- Eligible for Benefits after 3 months of employment
- Eligible for Pension after 6 months of employment
- Paid vacation (accumul

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