Housing Support Worker Jobs

This is a full-time 1 year contract position.

The Housing Support Worker will work with tenants with lived experience of the mental health and addictions systems living in private sector boarding homes and non-profit housing monitored by Habitat Services.Housing support work is conducted both on and off-site in homes, and in various locations in the city of Toronto.

The Housing Support Worker will work as a member of the Habitat Services Housing Support team, providing individual and group support to tenants from diverse backgrounds.Support to groups includes implementation of group activities of interest to tenants, coordination of outings and excursions, and facilitation of tenant meetings.Individual support is tenant-centered and includes: providing information and referrals; informal counselling; advocacy; accompaniment and practical assistance.

Habitat Services seeks a candidate who has:

• Cultural competency working with diverse populations including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S communities
• A collaborative approach to teamwork
• An ability to build rapport with individuals who are socially isolated
• Computer and documentation skills
• Familiarity with community resources and crisis services
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with groups
• Minimum two years experience in community mental health and/or housing
• Experience with housing settings for people living with mental health issues
• An understanding of recovery approaches to mental health, community development and harm reduction
• Experience in offering practical assistance and informal counselling
• Related post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Experience in crisis intervention, mediation, and advocacy
• Flexibility and the ability to respond to client needs and preferences

Additional assets include:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related health concerns
• Lived (i.e. personal) experience of the mental health system and/or homelessness, and a willingness to use the knowledge and skills acquired
• A second language

COVID-19 considerations:

Habitat Services is committed to protecting employees' health and safety by providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task. This job requiresface-to-face contact with home operators and residents.

Candidates must be willing to follow Habitat Infection, Prevention, and Control (IPAC) protocols & guidelines, including wearing a mask where required, as well as other PPEwhen needed.

In accordance with Habitat Services’ COVID-19 immunization policy, all candidates offered a position from October 7th, 2021onward must be fully vaccinated (2 doses) and provide proof of their vaccination as a condition of employment.Habitat Services will follow the Human Rights guidance in supporting individuals who are legally entitled to accommodation.

Please visit our website for more information about Habitat Services:http://habitatservices.org/

The work requires travel to different sites in the city of Toronto, and moderate physical activity such as climbing stairs.

This is a full-time 1 year contract position.Habitat Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all equity-deserving groups. Accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request for individuals with disabilities who are selected for an interview. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary:$48, 132.00.The position also includes a comprehensive benefits package upon completion of probation.

Application Deadline is: 12 noon on Friday, August 4, 2023.

Please email (in PDF if possible) or fax yourcover letter and resumeto:

Rebecca Norlock, Director,Housing Support Program

By Email: [email protected]

Or By Fax: 416-537-2894