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Title posted on Jobillico - Community Housing Worker ? 24-Hour Housing (CHW-25)

Posted on June 03, 2025 by Employer details Homes First

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Community Housing Worker ? 24-Hour Housing(Bargaining Unit Position)Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options. Position type: Full time, PermanentLocation: 39 DundalkHours of Work: Monday-Friday, 4 pm ? 12 amStart Date: ASAPSalary: $28.76 per hourSubmit Resume to: ramya.rengaraman@homesfirst.on.caApplicants must quote ?CHW-25? This position supports clients in their housing by assessing and supporting their needs and adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.Job Description:<ul><li>provide support to tenants who are facing issues of poverty, mental health, addictions, abuse, social isolation and more</li><li>resolve conflicts and intervene in and de-escalate crises</li><li>demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviours and who have mental health and addiction issues.</li><li>assist tenants with food access and preparation</li><li>use case management as a tool to support residents in meeting their goals</li><li>provide support including work readiness, basic life management skills, anger management, addiction counseling, assertive communication, setting goals, giving and receiving feedback, self-esteem, conflict resolution, problem solving and managing change</li><li>apply knowledge of group processes and dynamics</li><li>apply knowledge of rental legislation in Ontario</li><li>apply principles of Harm Reduction and respond to overdoses, including the administration of Naloxone when necessary</li><li>perform wellness checks as required</li><li>ensure the safety of tenants by monitoring access to the building, the signing-in of guests, and intervening when necessary to remove unwanted visitors</li><li>use excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>work independently and as part of a team</li><li>communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing</li><li>regular use of online case management tools such as Pirouette and effectively document tenant issues or concerns on an ongoing basis</li><li>other duties as required.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>relevant post-secondary education or equivalent in education and experience</li><li>several years work experience working with people who are homeless, under-housed and hard to house</li><li>knowledge of supportive and subsidized housing and rental legislation in Ontario</li><li>knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness</li><li>excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>certificates in First Aid, CPR, CPI or UMAB an asset</li><li>Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub?s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset</li></ul>Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society AccommodationHomes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.