community services officer - social services

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Housing Case Coordinator

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Employer details Quest Society

Job details

Atlantic Community Shelters SocietyHousing Case Co-OrdinatorAbout Atlantic Community Shelters SocietyAtlantic Community Shelters Society (ACSS) is a not for profit organization funded by the Opportunities of Social Development (OSD) and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. ACSS is a new enterprise undertaken in response to a serious and urgent need to address homelessness within the community of Halifax Regional Municipality.ACSS's temporary pallet housing and tiny home solutions will be offered to individuals to provide protection, safety and security. This approach allows the basic needs of individuals to be met while more permanent housing solution opportunities are identified. Every person living at ACSS will have individual plans to identify their unique challenges and needs and a solution-oriented approach to overcome the barriers that prevent them from securing permanent housing.Job PurposeThe Housing Case Co-Ordinator (HCC), plays a vital role in the delivery of services to individuals experiencing homelessness by offering essential services and resources. The responsibilities encompass providing crucial housing assistance and support to adults facing various challenges. This includes the pursuit of stable and self-sufficient living arrangements whenever feasible. The HCC establishes and nurtures strong partnerships with the residents and resources in the surrounding communities, contributing to an expanded pool of available housing options. They methodically identify, evaluate, and address issues, devising adaptable action plans. Additionally, they ensure residents' fundamental needs are fulfilled and facilitate connections to pertinent community services. Maintaining accurate records and statistical data is an integral part of their role.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides housing loss prevention and housing stabilization services to vulnerable adultsCompletes needs assessments, applications, and forms with clients; identifying individual challenges and finding person centered solutions to address these challengesProvides navigation services throughout the housing continuum and connects clients to provincial programs and community organizationsSecures and maintains stable, independent living situations where possibleBuilds solid working relationships with landlords and property managers to increase available housing opportunitiesActs in a supportive role to the Manager of Community Connections and is expected to learn and apply the guidelines and principles of each programDiscusses, isolates, and assesses issues and develops a flexible plan of actionEnters accurate client information into a database for one of several programs in a timely manner; keeps record of all interactions with clientsAssists new staff, volunteers, or studentsBe prepared to provide emergency first aid or naloxone to clients when working in the community or at a supportive housing siteParticipates in committees and project teams as requiredUndertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the positionOther duties may be assigned as needed to ensure the efficient operation of programming within and the surrounding communityRegular/ occasional attendance at meetings/ events that may require work and minimal travel outside of normal hours of operationCandidate ProfileRequirements:Post-Secondary Education, preferably in the Social Services, Addictions or Health FieldsExperience working with Mental Health and Addictions, requiredFirst Aid/CPRDriver's License and access to own vehicle, requiredOther:Willingness to support volunteer and student placements by modelling professional behaviorBe knowledgeable of Nova Scotia OH&S Act and RegulationsStrong collaborative approach to delivering and developing programs and servicesStrong time management skills with the ability to manage a workload with multiple prioritiesPersonal attributes: Autonomy, Leadership, Compassion, Empathetic, Team PlayerStarting salary: $26.00/hour, 40 hours/weekJ