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Housing worker (Out of the cold) Jobs in East Gwillimbury, ON at Blue Door
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Blue Door
Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency housing services since 1982.
Reasons to Join Blue Door!
Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP
Work-life Balance
Paid Time off such as personal needs days and generous vacation time
Wellness Committee events such as yoga, luncheons, and holiday activities
Housing Worker
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Worker is a social worker, or equivalent, who assist homeless individuals, including men, families and/or youth in the shelters to find and secure permanent housing in the community.
What does a Housing Worker do?
Able and willing to support all programs to provide housing support when requested.
Help individuals and/or families seek and secure safe housing.
Conduct housing searches and build inventory lists of available housing units for individuals.
Keeping up to date with new and current community programs and services available as well as search engines and housing search options.
Record keeping and conduct client follow-up, referral and advocacy as needed.
Engage with clients to secure income assistance, and coach and support clients throughout the housing process
Identifying and assessing health and safety concerns with rental units.
What you bring to the table
Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent
Combination of Bachelor level education and experience an asset
Experience with social work principals and best practises, including but not limited to ARAO (Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression) or Harm Reduction
An ability to work independently
Background in program research and evaluation desirable
Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues and commitment to team approach
An understanding of homelessness, mental health and addiction issues would be an asset
Salary information: $25.22 per hour
Blue Door is committed to the development of a staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti-racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homelessness. Blue Door is a unionized work environment.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.22 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
Do you have a degree in Social Worker, Child and Youth Work, Addictions and Mental health or equivalent?
This is 12 pm to 8 pm…
Title: Housing worker (Out of the cold)
Company: Blue Door
Location: East Gwillimbury, ON
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