PT Support Housing Coordinator

Indwell • Hamilton, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Housing Support Worker, you will promote housing stability for marginalized individuals, supporting their health, wellness, and community belonging. Promoting and demonstrating the vision, mission, and values of Indwell within the workplace and community. What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives. For over 50 years, founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1,300 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma.
• Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with the information therein acceptable by Indwell to meet the operational requirements of the program- at one’s own cost
• TB Test required at one’s own cost
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certification from an approved provider that meets Ontario provincial standards or willingness to register for the training within 30 days of employment-reimbursement by Indwell
• A warm, sensitive, and caring approach
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have a genuine interest in supporting people living with mental illness
• Work independently, have strong problem-solving skills, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative

Nice To Haves

• Priority given to those with post-secondary education in the social sciences and/or residential experience
• current students encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with life activities of daily living
• Household duties: cooking and cleaning, other duties as assigned
• Administering medication, recording daily shift notes
• Maintaining a healthy and safe environment
• Reinforcing residents’ life skills, spirituality, and social and community skills
• Working as part of a team supporting individuals living in the residential care facility

Benefits

• Vacation: 4% with 2% for HEAL time (sick and personal appointments) accumulated on each pay period
• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services
• New Staff Orientation Days
• Professional and Personal Development- annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Cliffs Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR/Naloxone, Therapeutic Relationships and Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
• Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED