Veteran’s Housing Support and Housing Liaison

7 days ago

KitchenerWaterloo, Canada Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services Full time

**Veteran’s Housing Support and Housing Liaison**
**(Veteran’s Scattered-Site Supportive Housing - Reconciliation & Equity-Focused - VSSSH-REF)**

**Program**:Ending Veteran’s Homelessness - Reconciliation and Equity Focus

**Reports to**: Executive Director, receives supervision from Manager of Addiction Services

**Positions Available**:1 full-time (35 hours per week)

**About Porchlight Counselling and Addictions Services**

For 84 years, Porchlight Counselling and Addictions Services has been supporting our community with counselling, building healthy relationships, community engagement, addictions services, and targeted supportive housing. We want everyone to have access to affordable, caring, person-centred, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate supports that meet their unique needs. Our vision is for a community where there is equality, respect, empathy, and inclusion, and this is why we get up in the morning and do the work that we do.

Our team enjoys working collaboratively and we strive to value each other, because we know people are our most important resource. Our staff and volunteers work to support each other and value a healthy work-life balance. We see our clients as people first and aspire to walk alongside them towards growth and healing. We invest in our staff and work to support their growth as both individuals and team members.

While our team has a history of providing supportive housing for people in addiction recovery, the Ending Veteran’s Homelessness - Reconciliation and Equity Focus is a new program funded by the Government of Canada and administered by the Region of Waterloo. This multi-agency partnership will support veterans experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region to access the supports needed to move them in to permanent housing. Porchlight, in partnership with ACCKWA, will focus on finding veterans from equity-deserving groups, work with landlords to arrange appropriate housing, and support individuals to stay housed.

That’s where you come in.

**Areas of Professional Responsibility**:
This program exists to support participants to break the cycle of homelessness and transition to long-term stabilization in permanent housing. It is the intent of this service to utilize a relational model of holistic engagement to determine how to appropriately support the individuals and their communities. This is a dual role, providing service to landlords as a Housing Liaison, and providing supports to participants as a Housing Support Worker.
- The VSSSH-REF will recruit and provide responsive, flexible service to landlords. As the landlord liaison, you will work to find units that are appropriate and suitable that match the racial and intersectional diversity of the program participants.
- Negotiate lease conditions and rental rates, including arranging rent subsidies.
- Identify and build relationships with veterans experiencing homelessness from equity-deserving groups (veterans who are women, Indigenous or racialized, 2SLGBTQ2IA+, living with a disability).
- Match participants to housing units via a process to be developed in collaboration with The Region and the Veteran Program Coordinator.
- Once housed, provide participants supports to stay housed that are appropriate to their needs and their communities, with assistance from Veteran’s specific Housing Support Workers, external Veteran’s supporting services and other non-Veteran specific community services where applicable, appropriate, and available.
- Provide varying terms of support according to level of need and acuity.
- Abide by the relevant Housing Stability System Frameworks and approaches including but not limited to: Prioritized Access to Housing Support (PATHS) Framework, Guidelines, Protocols; Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - Supportive Housing Program Standards; Housing First Approach and Human Rights-Based Principles; The Service Prioritization and Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT), the common assessment tool used to assess the strengths and vulnerabilities of people experiencing homelessness as related to housing stability or another standard, evidence-based tool implemented through the Region of Waterloo.
- Complete administrative duties as it relates to the preparation/process and evaluation of the program
- Participate in collaborative team meetings, including staff meetings and supervision
- Be available to share an on-call schedule
- Exhibit a thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedure as well as applicable program funders and their requirements
- Other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with the Supervisor and/or Executive Director

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant educational background that will support you in this role, such as social work or other human services, and/or significant experience in the field
- Experience working with people experiencing homelessness
- Experience and strong understanding of serving people from diverse backgrounds and vuln

  • Housing Stability Worker

    6 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

    -Reporting to the Supervisor UA Transitional Program, the Housing Stability Worker will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with private market landlords to create housing opportunities for residents of the UA Transitional Program. **Duties and Responsibilities**: Liaising with landlords to access private market housing opportunities...

  • Housing Stability Worker

    5 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

    Reporting to the Supervisor UA Transitional Program, the Housing Stability Worker will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with private market landlords to create housing opportunities for residents of the UA Transitional Program. **Duties and Responsibilities**: Liaising with landlords to access private market housing opportunities...

  • Housing Stability Worker

    5 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

    Reporting to the Supervisor UA Transitional Program, the Housing Stability Worker will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with private market landlords to create housing opportunities for residents of the UA Transitional Program.**Duties and Responsibilities**: Liaising with landlords to access private market housing opportunities...

  • Housing Stability Worker

    5 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Services and Housing In the Province Full time

    Reporting to the Supervisor UA Transitional Program, the Housing Stability Worker will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with private market landlords to create housing opportunities for residents of the UA Transitional Program. - **Duties and Responsibilities**: Liaising with landlords to access private market housing opportunities...

  • Housing Liaison Worker

    3 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Lutherwood Full time

    STARLING COMMUNITY SERVICES 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, the agency is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our...

  • Housing Support Coordinator

    5 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

    **Posting No. 23-10-308** **Housing Support Coordinator, Permanent Full-Time** **Sheldon Street Location - (HSS)** Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized,...

  • Housing Support Coordinator

    3 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

    Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our...

  • Supervisor, Housing

    5 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    **Job Req ID**:822**Department**:Housing and Support Providers (B)Supervisor, Housing & Support Providers **Job Number**:822**Job Type**: Temporary Full-Time - **Temp Contract Length**: 12 months - **Location**: 99 Regina St S - Public Health & Community Serv - **Job Category**: Health Care and Social Assistance - **Number of Positions**:1 - **Department**:...

  • Principal Planner

    6 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    **Our Story**: Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy,...

  • Housing Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Tenant Support Coordinator

    6 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo Full time

    Supportive Housing of Waterloo is seeking a Tenant Support Coordinator to join our team. This is permanent/full-time position and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 3pm-11pm. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: SHOW offers safe and affordable housing with a wide range of individualized and voluntary programs and supports to people who have experienced chronic or...

  • Principal Planner

    6 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    **Job Req ID**:535**Department**:Housing Supply InitiativesPrincipal Planner (Housing & Development) **Job Number**:535**Job Type**: Full-Time - **Location**: 99 Regina St. S., Waterloo - **Number of Positions**:1 - **Department**: Housing Supply Initiatives - **Division**: Community Services - **Hours of Work**: 35 - **Union**: CUPE 1883 - **Grade**: CUPE...

  • Tenancy Liaison Specialist

    5 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    **Our Story**: Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy,...

  • Financial Analyst, Campus Housing

    5 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada University of Waterloo Full time

    Overview: The Financial Analyst, Campus Housing will assist the Manager, Financial Operations in providing financial and operational support within the Campus Housing department. This role will support complex financial and accounting tasks and perform a wide variety of detailed analysis. The Financial Analyst will prepare and present materials that support...

  • Supervisor, Housing Equity and Community

    2 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

    Supervisor, Housing Equity and Community Partnerships **About Us!** The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on...

  • Housing Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time Kitchener, ON- St. Mark’s Place **Salary**: $45,000-$53,500 **Position Description**: Reporting to the Housing Support Team Lead, as the Housing Support Worker, you will work alongside tenants who have experienced mental health concerns and/or substance use to maintain housing...

  • Housing Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time Kitchener, ON- St. Mark’s Place **Salary**: $45,000-$53,500 **Position Description**: Reporting to the Housing Support Team Lead, as the Housing Support Worker, you will work alongside tenants who have experienced mental health concerns and/or substance use to maintain housing...

  • Housing Support Coordinator

    5 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

    **Posting No. 24-05-324** Housing Support Coordinator Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team (FACT) Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency providing support to adults experiencing mental health and substance use issues. We promote recovery and improved quality of life by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible...

  • Addiction Counsellor

    5 months ago

    Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Part Time Weekend Tenant Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Waterloo, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo Full time

    **SHOW - Part-Time Tenant Support Worker 144 Erb** **Position Summary** Reporting to the Program Manager, the part-time TSW supports the 26 tenants living in SHOW’s senior Supportive Housing building, 144 Erb St E Waterloo. The main objective of the role is to increase long-term housing stability and improve quality of life for the tenants. The hours...