Overnight Community Housing Worker – 24-Hour Housing
(Bargaining Unit Position)
Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Position type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Near Spadina Ave and Dundas St W
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 11pm-7am
Start date: ASAP
Salary: $28.76
Submit Resume to: lavanya.sivakumar@homesfirst.on.ca
Applicants must quote ‘CHW-ON’
This position supports clients in their housing by assessing and supporting their needs and adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.
Job Description:
• provide support to tenants who are facing issues of poverty, mental health, addictions, abuse, social isolation and more
• resolve conflicts and intervene in and de-escalate crises
• demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviours and who have mental health and addiction issues.
• assist tenants with food access and preparation
• use case management as a tool to support residents in meeting their goals
• provide support including work readiness, basic life management skills, anger management, addiction counseling, assertive communication, setting goals, giving and receiving feedback, self-esteem, conflict resolution, problem solving and managing change
• apply knowledge of group processes and dynamics
• apply knowledge of rental legislation in Ontario
• apply principles of Harm Reduction and respond to overdoses, including the administration of Naloxone when necessary
• perform wellness checks as required
• ensure the safety of tenants by monitoring access to the building, the signing-in of guests, and intervening when necessary to remove unwanted visitors
• use excellent organizational and time management skills
• work independently and as part of a team
• communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• regular use of online case management tools such as Pirouette and effectively document tenant issues or concerns on an ongoing basis
• other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• relevant post-secondary education or equivalent in education and experience
• several years work experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed and hard to house
• knowledge of supportive and subsidized housing and rental legislation in Ontario
• knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
• excellent interpersonal skills
• certificates in First Aid, CPR, CPI or UMAB an asset
• Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset
Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.
Working in a pet-friendly environment.
The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society
Accommodation
Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
