Housing Advisor

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Housing Advisor -Housing Services Full time

OUR VISION: communities where all children, youth, adults and families experience mental wellness, financial stability, and a safe place to live.

To better serve the diverse needs of our community, Lutherwood is committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-oppressive environment where leaders, staff, clients, residents, and community members are represented across the agency. Representation, celebration and allyship for all ethnicities, races, sexual/gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs, are valued at Lutherwood.

**There is one full-time contract Housing Advisor position available starting May 15, 2023 - July 1, 2024 working 37.5 hours per week.**

**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:

- Job Band G (hourly wages): Min - $25.59, Mid - $27.71, Max - $31.28
- Voluntary Group RRSP and TFSA options available
- 3 Weeks of 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months

**Salary**: $25.59-$31.28 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-15

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