JOB DESCRIPTION

The John Howard Society of PEI is anticipating the need for a passionate and motivated Community Engagement Housing Specialist to join our team. As a Community Engagement Housing Specialist, you will play a vital role collaborating with landlords and community organizations to identify and obtain or retain safe, stable and affordable housing for homeless Youth. If you are driven by a strong desire to reduce homelessness and make a difference in the lives of Youth in PEI while possessing exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of landlord-tenant laws and fair housing practices.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with landlords.
• Possess a working knowledge of local housing providers, developers and property management companies
• Understands housing and homelessness based on the Housing First Model
• The ability to work with Youth and understand their needs
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• The ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
• The ability to problem-solve creatively
• The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient with technology (electronic databases, computer programs and software, cloud-based drives)
• Familiarity with local, Provincial, and Federal resources an asset

EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrable initiative and drive to seek housing and implement change
• Represent/promote the organization in a positive manner within the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in human services or business and/or post-secondary education and certification in the field of human services or business or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years experience with local housing providers, developers or property management companies or related work experience
• Experience working with marginalized populations preferred
• CPR- First aid certified or willing to be trained
• Criminal record check is required
• Must have a valid Prince Edward Island driver’s license and have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must be willing to commute to client and organization locations outside the office.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate to main office:

• Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-0

• Reports directly to the Wrap Around Housing Program Manager
• Support Youth to find and secure housing through promotion and collaboration with landlords and community organizations
• Establish positive community and landlord relationships that will foster successful placements and housing stability
• Serve as liaison for local landlords and community organizations along with the Youth they support
• Establish a pool of rental properties in our service areas to then rapidly rehouse homeless Youth
• Work with landlords to negotiate rent or move-in deposits on behalf of the clients and facilitate positive landlord-tenant relationships
• Assist with the development and implementation of landlord engagement materials and events
• Provide housing search assistance to caseworkers and Youth
• Travel to housing sites to engage landlords and property managers
• Complete and maintain documentation with any client casenotes recorded in the HIFIS database
• Support data collection and reporting for the Wrap-Around Program
• Other duties may be required