Safer Spaces Housing Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**
Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Roles and Responsibilities**:
The Safer Spaces Coordinator’s main role will be to operationalize the existing safe house through support of residents and housing support for NSTAY participants. As well as engaging in research on best practices in working with trafficked/exploited youth; developing and implementing a Safe Housing model and framework for the Nova Scotia context; facilitating partnerships with national and local agencies offering second stage housing programs to provide a continuum of care for victims of trafficking/exploitation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Program Development and Coordination
- Develop and administer the program budget
- Review existing safe housing programs and practices from across Canada
- Conduct housing prioritization assessments
- Identify location(s) for housing program sustainability
- Develop and keep updated a Safe Spaces Housing Program Handbook

Housing Operations and Coordination
- Develop and manage relationships with landlords
- Lead housing operations and facilities support
- Implement technological security systems
- Work with Housing Teams across the province to coordinate housing for clients.

Staff Supervision
- Hiring of part-time housing staff
- Supervision and scheduling of casual housing support staff

Partnership Facilitation
- Identify second stage and recovery-based housing placements across Nova Scotia and Canada
- Develop partnerships with existing housing providers to offer a variety of housing choices for clients
- When applicable within role, work closely with Child Protection and Placement workers to support youth in-care
- When applicable within role, work closely with law enforcement and victim services to support youth pursuing charges against their perpetrators

**Qualifications and Requirements**

**Education & Knowledge**
- Degree in social work or related field such as, international development studies, sociology, child and youth studies, education, health promotion, or equivalent
- Understanding of feminist theoretical perspectives and intersectionality. Also, of issues such as racism/colonialism, violence against women, sexualized human trafficking, sexual health, and poverty.
- Knowledge of, and experience with community-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction practices as well as a strong commitment to ongoing learning and development in these areas.

**Experience**
- A minimum of three years’ experience in program development, administration, and housing support
- Experience conducting best practice research and implementing research findings and recommendations
- Experience working in Violence Against Women shelters at an administrative level an asset
- Working in a collaborative environment on complex issues involving multiple and diverse stakeholders including people with lived expertise, landlords, child welfare and law enforcement
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Outstanding communication and organization skills and high levels of computer literacy.
- Flexible and adaptable to client schedules and diverse work environments.
- Available for on-call work.
- Have an existing self-care strategy and regimen.
- Fierce advocacy skills.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Visio

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