Emergency Housing Support Worker - Part Time

SOAR Community Services • Brantford, ON

7d • CA$25 - CA$27 • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a Full Time Emergency Housing Support Worker. This role is a vital part of our Housing program, supporting individuals in securing emergency accommodations, a warming and cooling centre, as well as our emergency shelter, Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing programs.

Requirements

• Have a college diploma in a Human/Social Services field
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience working with individuals with substance use, mental health and/or concurrent disorders and/or individuals experiencing homelessness
• Proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Able to manage occasional exposure to vicarious traumatic stress
• Able to make regular visits to uncontrolled environments, such as client homes and public meeting locations. This may include exposure to smoking environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct client service for vulnerable and marginalized individuals accessing a safe space including access to basic amenities during extreme temperatures in the Brantford area.
• Work collaboratively with the Housing Services team in order to ensure program delivery to all clients.
• Integrate a harm reduction approach.
• Ensure all documentation, filing, and paperwork is completed according to Agency standards in multiple electronic databases for reporting requirements.
• Participate in department and sector case management meetings.
• Liaise with available resources and referring agencies according to client-identified prioritization of needs and interventions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance, with options fully paid for Full Time staff.
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours of personal leave, and 15 hours of wellness time (pro-rated first year).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for staff and their families.
• RSP/TFSA matching for eligible staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree