Housing Services Coordinator 2023-253-Hhs

Employment Type:

Full-time, Bargaining Unit (2 vacancies)

Work Hours:

35 hours/week

Work Setting:

Onsite

Salary:

External Rate: G7 - $51,997.08

Internal Rate: G8 - $53,058.24

Application Deadline:

June 6th by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Housing Operations East, Housing & Homelessness Services

The Housing & Homelessness Services Unit’s primary goal is to help street involved people and/or those with low income to find and maintain appropriate housing and work within an eviction prevention model. The philosophy of this work is in keeping with WoodGreen’s commitment to community building and development, anti-discrimination, and harm reduction.

What You Will Do

• Assess social recreational needs of tenants.
• Work with a team to plan and deliver community programs.
• Facilitate tenants’ participation to develop community standards/policies, resolve conflicts, mediate grievances, and develop forums to address issues.
• Educate tenants about basic and preventative maintenance issues, and their responsibilities in maintaining their apartment as per signed tenancy/occupancy agreement.
• Facilitate, support, and encourage engagement of tenants in the ongoing management of their building and participation in tenant community.
• Identify and address barriers to tenants maintaining their tenancy.
• Monitor and review tenant needs and issues and communicate the information to the Manager.
• Housing Administration & Tenant Relations Responsibilities:
• Collect rent, establish payment schedules to manage any arrears, and follow up LTB Notices.
• Facilitate intake management; background checks, generate leases, and orientation.
• Provide remedial support and access to resources and referrals for residents managing situational and/or ongoing inter/intrapersonal concerns.
• Work with tenants through issues that impact security of housing.
• Community Development Programming:
• Conduct assessments and assist tenants in identifying any issues, problem areas, and relevant needs within their housing community and facilitate problem resolution to address issues.
• Administrate RGI for all tenants, including annual income reviews and required notifications and/or RGI calculations.
• Work with building services to ensure units/building facilities are maintained in good repair.
• Work from an eviction prevention model to support tenants to maintain housing through regular follow up, case conference meetings, and liaising pertinent supports to tenants.
• Property Management Responsibilities:
• Intervene in crisis/conflict situations and mediate disputes as it pertains to their tenancy.
• Provide tenants with necessary housing information, including their rights and responsibilities.
• Develop Community Building programs to engage residents, encourage social interaction and inclusivity, and to support empowerment and self-sufficiency.
• Act as a service broker, a mediator, and a link with other agencies to support tenants.

What You Bring To The Team

• Understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act, the Housing Services Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Experience with group facilitation and an understanding of group dynamics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, or a related field.
• Property management experience including lease administration, rent collection, and unit turnover management.
• 2+ years of experience in social services with supporting individuals who have history of street involvement and/or individuals with low income.

What Will Set You Apart

• Demonstrate cultural competency with ability to communicate clearly with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds and levels of abilities.
• Knowledge and experience working with women who have experienced violence, addictions, abuse and/or homelessness.
• Knowledge of community resources to support low-income individuals, individuals with a history of mental health or addictions, and individuals with a history of trauma.
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually, to multi-task, organize, and prioritize efficiently.
• Strong interview, assessment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of issues faced by newcomers to Canada.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in conflict resolution, crisis response, intervention, de-escalation, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of client centered, feminist, and anti-oppressive frame works.

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