Home Management Worker

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20394

Home Management Worker
Healthy & Safe Communities
Children's & Community Services

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time, Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: K
- SALARY/HOUR: $37.705 - $42.847 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Temporary, 6 Months

Job Description ID #: 498

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Under supervision, manages and maintains a caseload of individuals and families requiring assistance in basic home management and life skills. Plans and provides training sessions under the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and for community partners.Works with marginalized communities to connect and support them in their lives. Connects with various City and Community partners for referrals.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Assess clients and families using anecdotal and functional assessments and collectively design and develop individualized case plans.

Consult and liaise with agencies in the community with respect to clients/families and groups.

Liaison with Housing in general life skills and education sessions for tenants.

Act as designated monitor for clients/families as required under the Child Protection Agencies, Psychiatric Outreach Agencies and other such agencies.

Teach and develop life management skills to court mandated clients and families.

Develop, set up and conduct presentations to service clubs, educational institutions, parent groups and community agencies as requested.

Take referrals from individuals, agencies and health care practitioners.

Maintain current knowledge of Acts, Legislation and Policies and Procedures pertinent to job duties.

Act as case manager for clients/families. Complete client/family visits.

Develop, implement, set up and conduct educational and skill development workshops.

Provide mentoring, training and direction to students of registered educational institutions, volunteers and parent facilitators.

Counsel clients/families on personal skills development, parenting, education, life management skill development and career planning. As well, teach life management skills to groups on parenting, problem solving, housing issues, household safety, goal setting, stress management, etc.

Develop and implement educational programs and resource material for clients/groups. Design and develop pamphlets for programs and services offered in conjunction with Manager.

Design, develop, revise and implement, program evaluation and functional assessment tools in conjunction with Manager.

Act as program representative on community networks, councils and committees.

Coach staff from outside community agencies (train the trainer) group facilitation within their own agency.

Record daily, weekly and monthly work schedules, statistics such as client/family visits and group/workshop dates and times.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

1. Demonstrated ability in interviewing skills, flexibility in adapting to change, interpersonal relationships and case management normally acquired through the graduation from a community college in Health and/or Social Services or Social Welfare field with previous work experience in income support.

2. Demonstrated ability to communicate both written and verbally with clients, families and outside agencies as well as internal staff.

3. The ability to record daily, weekly and monthly work schedules, such as client/family visits and group workshop dates and times knowledge of work and other software relat