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Housing Specialist

3 weeks ago

Brampton ON LW J, Canada Our Place Peel Full time

Organization Overview:

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Guided by the Housing First for Youth philosophy, our programs prioritize safe, stable housing as the foundation for positive youth development. We support young people living in our housing programs by offering individualized, youth-driven services that address both immediate needs and long-term goals. Through holistic supports focused on self-sufficiency, community integration, and skill-building, we empower youth to successfully transition to and sustain independent living.

Our Place Peel's mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing. Our vision is for all youth to have a place to call home.

What We Can Offer You:

  • Paid Time off
  • Casual Dress
  • On-site parking
  • Training and education allowance
  • 100% employer paid benefits
  • Wellness program
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • Opportunities for Growth

Position Profile:

The Housing Specialist will empower and guide youth towards achieving their housing goals by providing ongoing support with housing resources and navigation, advocating on behalf of the youth, and establishing and maintaining relationships with landlords, housing providers and community partners to expand housing options for youth.

Role Overview:

  • Meet with youth to formalize their housing plan and to identify housing options that align with the youth's needs.
  • Work with the young person on their housing search, landlord engagement plan, community orientation and integration, and budgeting.
  • Provide housing support by facilitating housing related workshops, exploring rent subsidy options, teaching life skills to build capacity and connecting youth to local services.
  • Assist with referrals, the rental application process and coordinate services during their transition to independent housing.
  • Support the youth in attending housing appointments and act as their liaison to ease barriers to housing, monitor quality control and screen for suitability related to health and safety standards.
  • Build and establish relationships with landlords and expand our landlord/housing registry.
  • Network and reach out to new and existing housing providers and landlords to develop and maintain relationships to secure specific units for young people.
  • Work with partners to share weekly affordable housing listings.
  • Source new partnerships and supplies for affordable furniture and household items to assist the youth in transition
  • Complete community mapping with the youth to identify appropriate referrals, recreational, educational, occupational, and vocational activities to support successful community integration
  • Ensure the soft transfer of information and determine level of needs and supports are in place to be successful with their housing.
  • Develop, enhance, and foster community partnerships and collaboration in support of the program.
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure that the appropriate level of support is being provided to the youth to build their capacity and skills for independent living.
  • Compile statistical information and prepare monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development.
  • Participate on committees and task forces as required with other agencies addressing issues facing youth.
  • Create a safe and secure setting for all youth accessing services at the transitional program.
  • Ensure that professional standards are maintained as related to client documentation and case management.
  • Ensure that the facility meets health and safety standards.
  • Foster a positive and supportive working environment.
  • All other duties as required in the successful management of shelter operations while partnering with all stakeholders in support of organizational success.

Qualifications:

  • Child & Youth Worker degree, University degree or equivalent in related social services field.
  • Experience within the social service sector supporting youth experiencing homelessness with securing and maintain housing.
  • Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an EDIB, anti- oppressive, anti-racism framework.
  • Knowledge of trauma informed care, landlord engagement and eviction prevention an asset.
  • Understanding of issues relating to youth homelessness and the barriers youth face in attaining and maintaining housing.
  • Knowledge of resources within the Region of Peel, specifically for youth.
  • Effective problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • G class license with clean driving record.
  • Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment.
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual, with a passion for supporting youth, please send your updated resume and cover letter by clicking "Apply Now". We thank all applicants for their interest in Our Place Peel. We thank everyone that applies. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our Place Peel is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request.

We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.