Housing Support Coordinator

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, your primary responsibility will include providing support coordination, individualized planning, supportive counselling, crisis support and overall assistance to reach recovery goals of individuals who experience mental health and substance use issues. You will support individuals housed in independent units. You will be working as part of a team, and in collaboration with community partners.

HOURS OF WORK

The Housing Support 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.

HOURLY RATE: $30.39-$35.97

BENEFITS:

Float Holiday

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP 5% matched after 1 year

Above ESA standard vacation entitlement

12 Sick days per year

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.
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver's license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
• 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, 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.
• Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at

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 Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.39-$35.97 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have a personal vehicle for use Monday to Friday?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• community mental health: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario G license (required)

Work Location: In person