Supportive Housing for Individuals Team Lead

6 days ago

Halifax, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**Title**:Supportive Housing for Individuals Team Lead

**Department**:Housing

**Reports to**:Housing Manager

**Job Classification**:Full-time, Salary, Permanent

**Hours**:Monday-Friday; **flexibility needed in availability to meet the needs of participants. Rotational on-call needed.**

**Location**:HRM, must be willing to travel

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Program Overview**

The Team Lead will work to develop and maintain the operational policies and procedures for all new and existing supportive housing programs for individuals lead by the YWCA Halifax. The Team Lead will be responsible to implement the housing program’s day-to-day operations for the existing individual housing programs of WISH 1, WISH 2, Waverley and Housing Support Workers, in addition to any new supportive housing programs for individuals. The Team Lead will work to ensure the safety and support for residents by overseeing the operations of these aforementioned programs. The Lead’s role will include the supervision and support of all of the aforementioned housing program’s staff. The Lead is responsible for all data reporting in alignment with provincial funding requirements. The Program Lead will liaison with the YWCA Halifax Operational Department to ensure the timely reporting of repairs, maintenance and rent collection.

**Essential Duties of the Position**:
Leading and supporting the individual housing programs in all aspects of resident and programming support, which may include, but is not limited to:

- Intake support
- Rapport building
- Risk/needs assessment
- Housing support
- Programming
- Case management
- Resource navigation
- Eviction prevention
- Safety planning
- Case coordination and conferencing
- Crisis intervention
- Participant complaints and interpersonal conflicts

Help to develop and manage relationships with residents and staff. This may include, but is not limited to:

- Solution-focused problem solving
- Support housing operations and facilities support.
- Work with YWCA staff to coordinate supports for residents.
- Develop case management and individual support plans.
- Awareness of local community resources and agencies to assist in wrap around supports for residents in need.
- Daily monitoring of safety and risk management concerns.
- Setting staff’s daily tasks and priorities.

This position will be tasked with leading programming excellence, which may include, but is not limited to:

- Support in performance reviews and support plans
- Ensure and monitor excellence in participant/staff relationships
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Detailed documentation

The Team Lead will also be:

- Working with the YWCA’s Operations team to ensure the building is maintained to organizational health and safety standards
- Completing the scheduling
- Ordering supplies
- Maintaining operational standards.
- Creating and maintaining policy & procedural guidelines for programming and staffing support.

**Other Duties**:

- Advance the vision and mission of the YWCA Halifax
- Serving on internal and/or external committees that support the YWCA Halifax’s capacity to provide quality participant support and housing
- Ensures the safety and well-being of residents and staff by complying with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program standards and practices and maintaining a clean environment.
- Other duties as delegated by the Housing Manager

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- A degree in social work or related field such as international development studies, sociology, child and youth studies, education, health promotion, or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with supportive housing programs
- An understanding of feminist theoretical perspectives and intersectionality, as well as issues such as racism/colonialism, violence against women, sexualized human trafficking, sexual health, and poverty.
- Experience in life skills development
- Knowledge of and ex

  • Bilingual Manager, Research

    3 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Full time

    **Job Requisition ID**: 10056 **Position Status**: Permanent Full Time **Position Type**: Hybrid **Office Location**: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC) **Travel Requirement**: Limited **Language Designation**: Bilingual **Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak)**: BBB **Salary**: Our salaries...

  • Casual Housing Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

    **Job Title**:Casual Housing Support Worker **Department**:Housing **Reports to**:Housing Manager **Job Classification**:Casual, Hourly, Non-Management **Location**:Halifax YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families...

  • Housing Liaison Lead

    4 months ago

    Halifax, Canada ISANS Full time

    **Housing Liaison Lead** **ISANS is seeking a full-time Housing Liaison Lead to plan, coordinate, and monitor permanent accommodation activities for Government Assisted Refugees (GARS) in Nova Scotia; analyze and identify affordable housing options; coordinate stakeholder engagement and outreach to foster relationships with property owners; and engage with...

  • Housing Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    Job Summary: The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This position requires a strong understanding of youth development and the issues surrounding homelessness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for creating effective housing plans that...

  • Housing Support Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    Job Summary: The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This position requires a strong understanding of youth development and the issues surrounding homelessness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for creating effective housing plans that...

  • Housing Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    Job Summary: The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This position requires a strong understanding of youth development and the issues surrounding homelessness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for creating effective housing plans that...

  • Housing Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    Job Summary: The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This position requires a strong understanding of youth development and the issues surrounding homelessness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for creating effective housing plans that...

  • House Leader

    5 months ago

    Halifax, Canada L'Arche Halifax Full time

    L’Arche Halifax is seeking an energetic, compassionate individual to be a leader in one of our homes. The House Leader is responsible for the overall integration of the L’Arche Identity and Mission and Servant Leadership Model in the day-to-day life of the home, while planning and overseeing high quality support for each person with an intellectual...

  • Housing Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    Job Summary:The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This position requires a strong understanding of youth development and the issues surrounding homelessness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for creating effective housing plans that...

  • Housing Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    Job Summary:The Housing Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This position requires a strong understanding of youth development and the issues surrounding homelessness. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at-risk youth and a passion for creating effective housing plans that...

  • Manager Supportive Housing

    3 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Out of the Cold Community Association Full time

    **Position: Manager Supportive Housing (BIPOC Designated)** **Employer**: Out of the Cold Community Association (OTC) **Location**: 5580 Cogswell St., Halifax. **Start Date**: Immediate **Reports to**:the Executive Director **Program**:The Permanent Supportive Housing sites at 7 Church St in Dartmouth and 5580 Cogswell St in Halifax are housing projects...

  • Strategic Housing Lead

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Calderdale Council Full time

    Application Closing Date: To be determinedLocation: To be determinedSalary: To be determinedPackage: 37 hours per week, fixed term contractJob Category/Type: Local GovernmentJob Overview:Post Reference: CC103The successful applicant will collaborate with various stakeholders to play a pivotal role in the formulation and execution of Calderdale's Housing...

  • Housing Home Based Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Full time

    **Employment Opportunity**: Housing Home Based Support Worker **Location**: Halifax, NS **Salary Range**: $56, 000/ per year **Employment Term**: Contract Sept 2024 - March 31, 2025 (possibility of renewal), Full time hours (35 hours/ week) **Reports To**: Housing Program Manager **General Description**: The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is...

  • Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions Expert

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bilingual Specialist to join our team in the Multi-Unit Housing Solutions department. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing expertise in client relationships, multi-unit real estate financing, and leadership skills.Key ResponsibilitiesGather intelligence on local client needs and...

  • Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions Expert

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Bilingual Specialist to join our team in the Multi-Unit Housing Solutions department. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing expertise in client relationships, multi-unit real estate financing, and leadership skills.Key ResponsibilitiesGather intelligence on local client needs and...

  • Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Canada Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions (Halifax) Job Requisition ID: 10232 Position Status: Temporary Full Time  Position Type: Hybrid   Travel Requirement: Occasional  Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC  ...

  • Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions

    4 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions (Halifax) Job Requisition ID: 10232 Position Status: Temporary Full Time  Position Type: Hybrid   Travel Requirement: Occasional  Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC  ...

  • Youth Support Specialist at Phoenix House

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    About Phoenix Youth Programs:Since its inception in 1987, Phoenix Youth Programs has been committed to uplifting young individuals and fostering a thriving community. We specialize in providing support for youth aged 11-24 and their families in Halifax, N.S. Our organization is dedicated to eliminating barriers to employment for diverse populations. We...

  • Youth Support Specialist at Phoenix House

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Phoenix Youth Programs Full time

    About Phoenix Youth Programs:Since its inception in 1987, Phoenix Youth Programs has been a cornerstone in providing essential support to young individuals and fostering a thriving community. We are dedicated to assisting youth aged 11-24 and their families in Halifax, N.S., with a focus on breaking down employment barriers for diverse populations. We...

  • Sales Team Lead

    1 hour ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Pine House Grocery Store Full time

    Pine House Grocery Store Sales Supervisor Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Sales Supervisor to join our team at Pine House Grocery Store. As a Sales Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading our sales team and ensuring that our customers receive exceptional service.Key Responsibilities:Leadership: Supervise and coordinate the activities...