Housing Liaison Worker

3 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 contract Housing Liaison Worker position available starting on October 02, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024, working 37.5 hours per week.**

**Your Role**:

- Identifies private market landlords and property management groups to make available apartments/rental units for participants who experience chronic homelessness.
- Works with PATHS2Home team, landlords and property managers in matching participants needing housing with rental apartments/unit.
- Provides support to the relationship between landlords/property managers and community partners and tenant when needed.

**Your Talents and Experience**:

- Experience in supportive counseling and case management.
- Knowledge of the local housing market and community services within the K-W community.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A degree or diploma in social services with relevant experience working in a community based setting.
- 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?**
- Rate of Pay:

- **Job Band H (hourly wages): Min - $27.82, Mid - $30.20, Max - $34.24**:

- 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.

If you are customer-focused, results-driven and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit a cover letter outlining how your life experience has given you a deep understanding of homelessness and a resume, in confidence, **no later than 4 pm on September 08, 2023, to**:
Human Resources

139 Father David Bauer Drive

Waterloo, ON N2L 6L1

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**: $27.82-$34.24 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-08
Expected start date: 2023-10-02

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