Housing Support Worker – Community Homes for Opportunity Program
$56,444–$68,429 year
HybridAurora, Ontario, Canada
EXPIREDAurora, Ontario, CanadaHybridFull Time$56,444–$68,429 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Collaborate with clients in residential congregate living environments to provide individualized support and wellness planning. Help individuals maintain housing, integrate into the community, and manage budgets while facilitating access to resources. Develop long-term goals and concrete action steps through wellness plans, and participate in advocacy initiatives to improve resource availability. Work closely with Housing Administrators and Home Operators within a multi-disciplinary team to promote client recovery and independence.
Required Qualifications
- A degree or diploma in health or social services
- Current Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Degree plus four years or more experience in a community-based organization working with adults with serious mental illness in the community
- Diploma plus six years or more experience in a community-based organization working with adults with serious mental illness in the community
- A valid Canadian Full G driver's license
- A minimum $1,000,000 third party liability insurance
- Proof that insurance covers use of personal vehicle to transport clients
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with people in congregate living environments, Homes for Special Care or Housing with Supports
- Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, concurrent disorders and dual diagnosis (developmental disability and/or traumatic brain injury)
- Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements
- Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment oriented philosophies and practices in work with clients
- A second language (French, Cantonese, Farsi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Urdu) reflecting the local community
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