Housing and Support Worker (Part-time A)
$51,147–$60,174 year
On-site · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Housing Support Worker provides front-line, client-centred support to residents in Jean Tweed’s housing programs, focusing on housing stability, harm reduction, life skills, crisis intervention, and connection to community resources. Works within a multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based practice. Responsibilities include individualized client support, wellness assessments, goal planning, tenancy and budgeting skills, crisis intervention, safety measures, coordination with internal and external service providers, documentation, program planning, and upholding harm reduction and equity principles. Qualifications include a diploma or degree in social work/services or equivalent, with experience supporting women facing housing instability, mental health challenges, trauma, and substance use; First Aid/CPR and Vulnerable Police Sector check; strong communication and collaboration skills. Location in Toronto, Ontario, with part-time schedule including evenings and weekends. Benefits include life insurance, LTD, extended health care, dental, and EAP.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Social Services or equivalent qualification
- Experience working with women facing housing instability, mental health challenges, trauma and substance use
- A combination of 3 years of work experience in the field of Mental Health, Substance Use, and/or Supportive Housing
- Expertise in providing supportive counselling and case management to individuals who are experiencing or have experienced a complex history of mental health concerns, and substance use
- Working knowledge of community resources such as health care
- Ability to work collaboratively in complex community settings
- Ability to use a range of technological tools, e.g. online reporting systems, videoconferencing etc.
- Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
- Crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Vulnerable Police Sector check
Additional Requirements
- Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority
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