Housing Advisor

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 contract Housing Advisor position available starting on January 08, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2024 -Working 37.5 hours per week - **_**Cambridge and Kitchener sites.**_

**Your role**:

- Works with individuals, couples and families to equip them with the skills, resources and supports necessary to obtain and maintain housing.
- Develops and updates housing resources.
- Works with Housing Services team and community partners to ensure a coordinated approach to housing services and supports to meet the complex needs of individuals, couples and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
- Works in alignment with the agency’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression values.

**Your talents and experience**:

- Experience in supportive counseling, case management and crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of the local housing market and community services within the K-W community. -Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- A degree or diploma in social services with relevant experience working in a community based setting.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential for this position.

**What's in it for you?**

Rate of Pay:

- **G (hourly wages): Min - $25.85, Mid - $27.99, Max - $31.59**:

- Eligible to participate in Group RRSP and TFSA plans.
- Voluntary eligibility for Pension after 2 years
- 3 weeks Paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year
- Paid Sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise.

This is an Internal and External posting.

Lutherwood requires all employees to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. We require certain positions to obtain a Medical Certification.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $25.85-$31.59 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-07
Expected start date: 2024-01-08