Supportive Housing Worker

3 weeks ago

KitchenerWaterloo, Canada YW Kitchener-Waterloo Full time

**Hours & Compensation**:
*Position listed is available at the time of this posting. Specific shifts will be discussed and confirmed at the time of hiring.*

Pay Range: $22.908 per hour + an additional 2% in lieu of benefits + $2 temporary premium on overnight shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Overnight, Weekend, and Afternoon shifts available. Schedules built based on needs of the program. Specific shifts will be discussed and confirmed at the time of hiring.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- provide assistance to tenants living in the YW's Lincoln Road and/or Block Line Road Supportive Housing complexes to support their independent living;
- be responsible for direct and intensive housing stability and life skills supports (demonstrate or model to tenants; unit maintenance, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting and engaging in activities etc.);
- provide immediate support to tenants in conflict following an established Conflict Resolution Program;
- respond to requests for support and crisis intervention;
- establish positive relationships with tenants and participate in the creation of a stable and secure environment for them;
- be responsible for maintaining safe and healthy work conditions, including identifying, reporting and/or addressing physical, biological and ergonomic hazards found in the workplace with light cleaning duties where required;
- conduct daily unit checks and provide housekeeping supports to tenants within their units;
- other duties and project undertakings as reasonably assigned.

**Skills, Qualifications, & Requirements**:

- Knowledge of effects of homelessness on individuals and families, harm reduction, and suicide intervention.
- Understanding of mental health and addiction issues, anti-oppression / anti-racism, and marginalized communities.
- A two-year Diploma in Social Work or a related field.
- Minimum two-years working in residential supportive housing or similar environment.
- Experience working within the parameters of a Conflict Resolution Program.
- Understanding of current legislation pertaining to housing, advocacy and tenant/landlord rights, usually obtained through a general knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act.
- Ability to work alone during daytime, evenings, overnight, or weekend shift.
- Working knowledge of computer software programs and data entry such as Word and Excel.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification and an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Record Check (required).
- Training certificates in crisis/overdose/addictions prevention and intervention (asset).

**How to Apply**:Online through Indeed or in writing to Homelessness & Housing Team, 153 Frederick Street, Kitchener ON N2H 2M2. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**YW's Guiding Principles**:
We respect the dignity and worth of individuals.
We value diversity among people.
We acknowledge the holistic nature of human needs-body, mind, and spirit.
We respect the fundamental right to self-determination.
We ensure that women are respected, their voices are heard, and their issues are addressed.
We focus clearly, but not exclusively, on women and girls.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our community.

**_Vaccine Verification_** - As a condition of employment you are required to provide confirmation that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer based on government regulations. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo.
- The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to developing an organization that is _reflective of and responsive to the diversity of Kitchener-Waterloo, _in which all people are respected and valued_. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $22.90-$24.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- working alone during overnight or weekend shifts: 1 year (preferred)
- supportive or affordable housing, or equivalent: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Vulnerable Sector Record Check document (required) (preferred)
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work or a related field (required)
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificate (required) (required)

Work Location: One location

  • Part Time Weekend Tenant Support Worker

    2 weeks 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...

  • Relief Tenant Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo Full time

    Position Summary Reporting to the Program Manager, the Relief TSW supports the tenants living in SHOW’s Supportive Housing building at 362 Erb Street West. The main objective of the role is to increase long term housing stability and improve quality of life for the tenants. Tenant Support Relief - Providing support to TSC’s as SHOW is staffed 24/7 -...

  • Relief Tenant Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo Full time

    Position Summary Reporting to the Program Manager, the Relief TSW supports the tenants living in SHOW’s Supportive Housing building at 362 Erb Street West. The main objective of the role is to increase long term housing stability and improve quality of life for the tenants. Tenant Support Relief - Providing support to TSC’s as SHOW is staffed 24/7 -...

  • Tenant Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) Full time

    Supportive Housing of Waterloo is seeking new Relief Staff members. SHOW is staffed 24/7 and the rotating shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.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 persistent homelessness and barriers to...

  • Tenant Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) Full time

    Supportive Housing of Waterloo is seeking new Relief Staff members. SHOW is staffed 24/7 and the rotating shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.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 persistent homelessness and barriers to...

  • Relief Tenant Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo Full time

    Position SummaryReporting to the Program Manager, the Relief TSW supports the tenants living in SHOW's Supportive Housing building at 362 Erb Street West. The main objective of the role is to increase long term housing stability and improve quality of life for the tenants.Tenant Support Relief Providing support to TSC's as SHOW is staffed 24/ Decrease tenant...

  • Tenant Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) Full time

    Supportive Housing of Waterloo is seeking new Relief Staff members. SHOW is staffed 24/7 and the rotating shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am. **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 persistent homelessness and...

  • Tenant Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) Full time

    Supportive Housing of Waterloo is seeking new Relief Staff members. SHOW is staffed 24/7 and the rotating shifts are 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am. **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 persistent homelessness and...

  • Tenant Support Coordinator

    2 weeks 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...

  • Housing Stability Worker

    3 weeks 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

    4 days 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

    2 weeks 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

    2 weeks 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 Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time Region of Waterloo **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Support Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible to provide tenants at various housing locations in the Waterloo region with supports that help people maintain health and...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time Region of Waterloo - Kitchener, ON **Closing Date for Applications**: January 27th, 2023. **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Support Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible to provide tenants at various housing locations in...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time 140 Weber St. Kitchener **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Support Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible to provide tenants with supports that help people maintain health and housing. **About Indwell**: We are a Christian...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time 140 Weber St. Kitchener **Closing Date for Applications**: May 22nd, 2023. **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Support Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible to provide tenants with supports that help people maintain health...

  • Housing Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time 140 Weber St. Kitchener **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Support Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible to provide tenants with supports that help people maintain health and housing. **About Indwell**: We are a Christian...

  • Housing Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Housing Support Worker - Full Time 140 Weber St. Kitchener **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Support Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsible to provide tenants with supports that help people maintain health and housing. **About Indwell**: We are a Christian...

  • Housing Support Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Kitchener, Canada Lutherwood-Housing Services 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...