Housing Specialist

4 weeks ago

Whitby, Canada The Salvation Army York Housing & Support Services- Durham Housing Services Full time

**Position Purpose summary**:
Assist homeless individuals and families of Durham Region to obtaining and maintaining appropriate accommodation and provide ongoing housing based case management (CTI) through telephone and/or home visits.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES**

**Program**

Research, compile and maintain housing options, document acceptance criteria and procedures
- Facilitating intake for clients into motel program
- Liaise with and make regular, ongoing contact with Landlords concerning possible vacancies
- Provide statistical reports of number of apartment searches, placements, etc.
- Create Housing Map of Pro Housing First Landlords in Durham Region
- Create Service Agreements with Landlords
- Facilitate housing assessment to provide the most appropriate support/housing options
- Assist Participants with obtaining and maintaining suitable housing & provide advocacy as needed.
- Assist Participant to acquire household furnishings and startup funds when moving into the community.
- Provide time limited housing based Critical Time Intervention (CTI) case management.
- Work with Participant s to ensure they understand and fulfill their responsibilities for property upkeep.
- Assist Participants in meeting their financial obligations in regard to rent, bill payments (budgeting purposes).
- Provide housing support, advocacy, and referrals to chronically homeless participants in Durham Region
- Identify and eliminate fire hazards.
- Meet with participants and/or partner agency Case Managers to provide guidance and information.
- On an ongoing basis assist participants with social and required life skills to secure and maintain housing
- Help participants to re-establish themselves in the community
- Landlord mediation
- Crisis intervention
- Provide rapid rehousing support with housed participant as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as requested by Program

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor of Social Work preferred
- College diploma in Social Sciences field (minimum)
- Previous experience with people experiencing chronic homelessness (one to three years)
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Health/Addictions
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression and equity.
- The responsibilities associated with this position demand a high degree of confidentiality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Problem solving skill essential.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must have good interpersonal/time management skills
- Good knowledge of community resources
- Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle is a requirement
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Knowledge of the Tenant Protection Act

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $23.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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