Intake & Housing Liaison

About the Job:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Intake and Housing Liaison will be responsible for providing case management services and facilitation of life skill programming to youth ages 16-24 who are living in a transitional housing program. This position will also include assisting residents with securing longer-term affordable housing outside of SHIP. This role will also require conducting assessments to determine program suitability and to facilitate appropriate referrals. This position will require collaborate with colleagues to determine appropriate transitional plans. This position will operate within a community center and transitional housing program that is focused on providing services to the community and youth who are at risk of homelessness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide counselling supports to promote positive health and independency in the community
• Provide specialized case management and community outreach services
• Work in partnership with community agencies to coordinate support services
• Assistin the implementation and monitoring of residency plan and goals
• Assistin developing andmaintainingdaily living and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
• Facilitate the intake,assessmentand placement of youth into program
• Liaise with referring agencies and potential referral sources toassistwith intake into program
• Liaise with landlords and other housing service providers toassistyouth with securing permanent and affordable housing accommodations
• Act as a liaison between the residents and the Multi-service Teams/Landlords
• Facilitation of programming and workshops as it pertains to life skills
• Facilitate individual and team approaches in working with youth who may have an identified substance use or mental health concern
• You may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services. You will receive training within the first eight weeks of employment

Key Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Effectivedecision makingskills and ability to assess a comprehensive range of variables to be able to interpret, analyze, and solve problems
• Ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of individuals of varying levels of education, professions, and personal life experiences from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Health Services, Social Services, or equivalent
• 2+ years' experience supporting Youth and/or the Homeless Population or equivalent
• A familiarity for supporting individuals with housing isrequired
• Demonstrated awareness and belief in the value of harm reduction principles
• Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills
• A valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage
• Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
• Training in ASIST and CPI

Working Conditions:

• Shifts are typically from Monday – Friday, 7:30-4 or 1:00pm-9:30pm but may vary depending on client and program needs
• Averageamount of physical effort isrequired.
• Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
• Able tolift upto 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
• Vehicle travel to sites for community engagement and open doors asrequired.

SHIP Values: Compassion, Hope, Inclusion, Respect, Professionalism

"SHIP strives to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do. Equity is a core value, and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process. We encourage applicants from equity deserving communities including women, Black, Indigenous, other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities and others who will contribute to and enrich the organization and its values. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. Please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process".

Please note that we use automated screening tools as part of our recruitment process and are reviewed to support fair and equitable hiring practices

Monday - Friday 11am-7:30pm

Union - 37.5/week