Housing Worker

Blue Door

Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency housing services since 1982.

Reasons to Join Blue Door
Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP
Work-life Balance
Paid Time off such as personal needs days and generous vacation time
Wellness Committee events such as yoga, luncheons, and holiday activities

Housing Worker

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Worker is a social worker, or equivalent, who assist homeless individuals, including men, families and/or youth in the shelters to find and secure permanent housing in the community.

What does a Housing Worker do?
Assist individuals and/or families locate and secure permanent housing
Research housing options
Build connections to community resources
Skills development and management to promote independent living
Record keeping
Landlord relationship building
Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table
Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent
Combination of Bachelor level education and experience an asset
Experience with social work principals and best practises, including but not limited to ARAO (Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression) or Harm Reduction
An ability to work independently
Background in program research and evaluation desirable
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues and commitment to team approach
An understanding of homelessness, mental health and addiction issues would be an asset

Salary information: $25.22 per hour
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $25.22 per hour

**Benefits**:
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
Holland Landing, ON L9N 0C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person