Housing Navigator

5 months ago

Newmarket, Canada Blue Door Full time

**Blue Door**

Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency housing services since 1982.

**Reasons to Join Blue Door**
- Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP
- Work-life Balance
- Paid Time off such as personal needs days and generous vacation time
- Wellness Committee events such as yoga, luncheons, and holiday activities

**Housing Navigator**

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Navigators will assist in the operation of the programs in accordance with agency policies and procedures; maintain appropriate record keeping, complete intake/discharge forms, maintain security for
clients/staff/facilities, goal setting and referrals to other resources, informal individual and group counselling, promote co-operative living, participate in housekeeping duties including food preparation and cleaning.

**What does a Housing Navigator do?**
- Provides appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioral, physical needs of clients.
- Participates in design and implementation of program activities.
- Participates in research/evaluation/quality assurance activities that would enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of service delivery.
- Maintain appropriate record keeping, complete intake/discharge forms,
- Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents.
- Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.

**What you bring to the table**:

- Minimum Social Service Worker or 2-year college diploma in a human services program.
- Experience working with the homeless or similar population.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- CPI, CPR and First Aid Certification
- Understanding and delivery of anti-oppressive practices.
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis.
- Reliable vehicle, valid driving license and insurance.

**Salary information: $22.35 per hour**
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $22.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a degree in Social Worker, Child and Youth Work, Addictions and Mental health or equivalent?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving License (required)

Work Location: In person

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