Housing Support Coordinator

4 days ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include **PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE** and **PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED**. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

As the Housing Support Coordinator within the Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program, your primary responsibilities will include providing support coordination, individualized planning, supportive counselling, crisis support, and overall assistance to reach recovery goals of individuals who experience mental health issues and are living in within the CHO program.

**HOURS OF WORK**

The Coordinator will work thirty-five (35) hours per week, with the hours being flexible to the needs of clients. This position includes staff on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis.

**SALARAY RANGE**: $30.09-$35.61 per hour.

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in human services/human sciences, or related field.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a community mental health setting working with adults recovering from serious mental illness.
- Safe food handler certification is an asset.
- Experience in developing and implementing program guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience working in a residential setting, and/or working with individuals who have dual diagnosis, concurrent disorders, and acquired brain injury.
- Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, substance use issues, harm reduction, and recovery focused approaches is required.
- Strong assessment skills and demonstrated ability to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently
- Sound knowledge of community resources.
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, electronic record keeping and data collection systems.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and suicide risk assessment preferred.
- Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
- Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

**Equity Statement**

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and

Pay: $30.09-$35.61 per hour

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- community mental health: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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