Housing Support Worker

6 days ago

Toronto, Canada Friends of Ruby Full time

**Positions Available**:
1

**Work**Schedule**:
Fridays from 11:45 PM to 8:00 AM **and**Sundays from 3:45 PM to 12:00 AM
**Closing Date**:
Tuesday, September 2 at 5:00 PM EST

**About the Role**

As a **Housing**
**Support Worker**, you will be responsible for:

- **Youth Support** & Engagement**:
Welcome and build trusting relationships with youth through
compassionate, non-judgmental, trauma-informed support.
- **Crisis Intervention & Case Management**: Respond to crisis
situations
calmly and confidently with de-escalation techniques and appropriate intervention strategies.
- **Operational Support**:Support daily operations including reception and thorough documentation (e.g., shift change notes, safety plans, care plans incident reports),
- **Teamwork & Collaboration**:Work closely with youth to address goals, safety, and care plans.

**What You Bring**
- **Education**:Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Services or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training will be considered. Current First Aid and CPR Certification is required.
- **Experience**: 3+ years of experience supporting youth or marginalized populations in high-needs settings.
- **Lived & Professional Experience**: Lived experience as a 2SLGBTQIA+ individual and experience working with marginalized populations, especially within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- **Knowledge Base**: Housing First for Youth model, harm reduction models, Toronto Shelter Standards, and SMIS. Familiarity with TREAT is considered an asset.
- **Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression (ARAO)**:
Demonstrated through strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to navigate diverse environments while promoting fairness and inclusive practices.

**Why Work**with** Us?**
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- Flexible scheduling that fits your life.
- Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

**What We Need**
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

**Eligibility**:
All employees are welcome to apply—whether you've
**completed your 3-month probationary period or are currently working at the house**.

This timeframe gives you the opportunity to settle into your role, build strong connections with your team, and showcase your skills and contributions. It also helps ensure smooth operations for FoR as we continue to grow together.

If you’ve reached this milestone, we encourage you to take the next step—we can’t wait to see where your journey with us leads

**How to Apply**

**Friends of Ruby** is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.

**Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community** as part of our commitment to equity and representation.

**We cannot wait to hear from you

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