Access Assess Administrator

**Position Summary**:
**ACCESS & ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATOR**

**Job ID: 5195**

**FULL-TIME**

**Location: Vancouver, BC**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**ACCESS & ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATOR**:
**$63,393.31 - $73,118.09 Annually**

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Reporting to the assigned Coordinated Access and Assessment Manager, the Access & Assessment Administrator participates in the planning and development of various Homelessness and Supportive Housing Programs in the assigned region and coordinates the implementation of assigned programs and projects, including consulting with stakeholders and service providers. He/She/They coordinates outreach services and tenant relocation for assigned projects and administers the Coordinated Access and Assessment (CAA) system within the assigned region to provide a common assessment and a single point of entry for people who are experiencing homelessness. The position develops strong relationships with Operations staff, Non-Profit partners, community agencies, government departments, health authorities and tenant groups to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate assigned projects and initiatives.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in community development, social sciences or other relevant field.
- Considerable experience in working with a diverse tenant base, Non-Profit agencies, and homeless service organizations with a focus on delivering support systems for vulnerable individuals and addressing community demands.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Sound knowledge of current social issues such as homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction, domestic violence, child protection and ageing.
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of streamlining and integrating access into housing
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of housing models such as Housing First, and Psycho-Social Rehabilitation.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the role of non-profit societies and other community organizations in providing safe housing for vulnerable people.
- Strong negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s housing policies and programs and housing management practices.
- Ability to seek out opportunities to partner with non-profit housing providers and other agencies and maximize resources for the benefit of improving coordination for access into housing.
- Ability to develop presentations and workshops with confidence in public speaking.
- Ability to provide support to analyze, negotiate