Housing Navigator

2 weeks ago

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Blue Door Support Services Full time

Title: Housing Navigator

Job Region: All Blue Door Locations

Equipment: Computer, telephone, reliable vehicle, valid driving license and insurance

Salary: $22.46/hr

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 shelter services since 1982. Blue Door's mission is to support people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Navigator is responsible for the successful daily operation of the transitional housing program. In accordance with agency policies and procedures; create and maintain housing plans and goals, maintain appropriate record keeping, complete intake/discharge documentation, and maintain safety of clients, staff, and facilities. Support with referrals to other resources, participate in housekeeping duties including food preparation and cleaning.

Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioral, physical needs of clients.
  • Maintains and supervises established routines and procedures.
  • Assists residents to establish and achieve individualized goals
  • Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Maintains confidentiality of residents.
  • Participates in design and implementation of program activities.
  • Participates in research/evaluation/quality assurance activities that would enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of service delivery.
  • Fosters positive relationships with community Provides support to all agency program areas as requested.
  • Participates in shift change and staff meetings as required, shares information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner.
  • Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
  • Completes all necessary documentation, including written records/reports and provides statistics as requested.
  • Performs other organizational duties as assigned.
  • Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.

Respect and Professionalism

  • Maintain professionalism in the workplace.
  • Working cooperatively alongside and supporting all Blue Door team members and departments.
  • Adherence to the mission, vision, policies and procedures of the agency.
  • Able and willing to promote harm reduction practices in accordance with core standards.
  • Attend internal staff meetings and staff training as required.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all client and agency information.
  • Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills in accordance with (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
  • Fosters positive and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, community partners and volunteers.
  • Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary.
  • Meets with manager on a regular basis and participates in completion of annual performance evaluation.

Occupational Health & Safety

  • All employees are responsible for carrying out work in a way that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others.
  • All employees shall learn and understand health and safety policies and procedures and will comply with them.

Qualifications

  • Minimum SSW or 2-year college diploma in a human services program.
  • Experience working with the homeless or similar population.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in a second language or lived experience.
  • Experience in telephone and in-person counselling.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
  • Understanding and delivery of anti-oppressive practices.
  • Ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis.
  • Operate with a flexible work schedule.
  • CPI, CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check).
  • Reliable vehicle, valid driving license and insurance.

All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin for qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume

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