Integrated Housing Worker
4 weeks ago
**Integrated Housing Worker**:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.
**As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.**
**Posting ID**: 2946
**Department**: Social & Community Services
**Division**: Housing Services
**Pay Range**: $38.59 - $45.10 per hour (CUPE 3732)
**Vacancies**: 2
**Job Type**: Contract
1 year
**Contract Duration**:
- One (1) temporary full-time position working up to March 31, 2026
- One (1) temporary full-time position working up to September 27, 2024
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
**Employee Group**: CUPE 3732
**Posting Date**:March 12, 2024
**Application Deadline**: March 18, 2024
**CUPE Local 3732 applicants will receive first consideration.**
**Job Summary**:
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Administer Halton Region’s Housing Stability Fund (HSF) program to support individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Conduct confidential interviews, collect financial documentation, and complete screening and assessment to determine eligibility for financial assistance programs (i.e. Ontario Works, Housing Stability Fund, Portable Housing Benefit etc.) for individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless
- Represent Halton Region by collaboration with key support service agencies within Halton’s Homelessness Response System to support Coordinated Access and homelessness prevention programs
- Provide ongoing case management, document, and share client updates relevant to housing placement in support of the By-name list placement and referral process
- Assess and determine eligibility for priority status on the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) waitlist in accordance with the Housing Services Act regulations and Halton local directives
- Respond to complex and/or escalated issues from HATCH applicants, Housing Providers, Supportive Housing agencies, internal and external agencies
- Maintain accurate client/applicant information and financial data within various computer software programs to ensure the integrity of all client data. Manage, organize, and report data as needed to support monthly, quarterly, and annual data reporting requirements
- Investigate cases of misrepresentation and take steps to verify information, take appropriate action to ensure eligibility for subsidy or financial assistance including removal of waitlist priority status and ineligibility for HSF financial assistance
**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Bachelor's Degree in Behavioural or Social Sciences, or a Social Services Worker Diploma with a minimum of two (2) years related experience.
- Knowledge of the Housing Services Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Ontario Works legislation, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), to assess eligibility under the Housing Services programs.
- Social Assistance Management System (SAMS), Yardi Rent Café and COTS
- Strong problem solving and mathematical skills to determine income eligibility for Housing Stability funds, portable housing benefits and other community housing programs and services
- Experience working with individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with internal/external partners
- Ability to demonstrates a successful approach to the delivery of programs and services in collaboration with community agencies and partners
- Excellent communication, interviewing and assessment skills
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- Travel to various sites required, incumbent must provide their own transportation.
**Employment Conditions**
- Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen, by the first day of employment.
- The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of th
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