Housing Support Worker Afternoon Shift - HART Hub Dufferin - Contract ending March 2028

Family Transition Place•Orangeville, ON

10d•CA$29 - CA$32•Hybrid

About The Position

HART Hub Dufferin is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals in Dufferin County experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use challenges. By providing integrated, low-barrier support services, we aim to enhance the quality of life, physical health, and overall well-being of individuals in our community. We take a person-centered, equity-focused approach to ensure that clients have access to the care they need when they need it. Family Transition Place (FTP) is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Housing Support Worker to be an integral part of the HART Hub Dufferin collaborating with a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive, integrated care services to vulnerable individuals. The Housing Support Worker will provide Housing First focused support to increase housing stability and prevent eviction. The Housing Support Worker will provide housing case management supports, engage with landlords, identify housing opportunities, and support clients to secure and maintain safe housing. This position will receive direction from the HART Hub Manager for day-to-day operations and is accountable to the FTP Program Supervisor. The Housing Support Worker will work with both internal and external partners and will interact at all levels within the organization.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years supporting the homeless population.
Strong knowledge of Housing First Principles.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Certificate and maintaining of clearance requirements during employment.
Valid driver’s license and insurance.
CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Ensure clients are fully informed of Housing Support Workers role, Coordinated Access mission and philosophy.
To assist with goal planning, a full SPDAT assessment to be completed according to the determined timeline. This will aid in identifying areas so case management may be prioritized.
Meet with clients on a weekly basis for an hour at minimum.
Providing ongoing individual and group intervention and support to program participants.
Providing support, options, referral and liaison with community resources and agencies as required.
Connecting with land-people, matching people to housing, conducting housing advocacy and teaching life skills.
Providing referrals for clients as required.
Committing to FTP’s core values of Compassion, Integrity, Equity and Social Responsibility.
Adhering to FTP and HART Hub policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements such as OHSA, AODA, etc.
Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management