Housing Worker

at  Blue Door Support Services

Title: Housing Worker, Vaughan Inn
Job Status: Full Time 40 hours
Job Region: All Blue Door Locations
Equipment: Computer, Reliable Vehicle/Valid Driving License/Insurance.
Salary: $25.72/hr
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 shelter services since 1982. Blue Door’s mission is to support people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Worker is a social worker, or equivalent, who will assist individuals experiencing homelessness, including men, families and/or youth in the programs to find and secure permanent housing in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent. Combination of Bachelor level education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Landlord Tenant Act.
• Knowledge of Housing First Practices.
• Experience with social work principles and best practices, including but not limited to ARAO (Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression) or Harm Reduction
• An ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues and commitment to team approach
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must have a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance
  We are always working towards continued improvements with the hope of creating and fostering a work culture where people want to be and see the impact of their work.
  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.
  All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin for qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@bluedoor.c

• 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.
• Join and participate in housing-related committees as required.
• Build and maintain connections with community resources and partners.
• Keeping up to date with new and current community programs and services available as well as search engines and housing search options.
• Record keeping, including maintaining HIFIS and tracking monthly statistics.
• Conduct client follow-up, referral and advocacy as needed.
• Engage with clients to secure income assistance, if necessary, assist with applications, deposits, setting up utilities, signing of leases etc.
• Building trusting relationships with landlords and clients.
• Transporting clients to appointments.
• Coach and support clients throughout the housing process including but not limited to education, self-empowerment and relationship building with landlords.
• Identifying and assessing health and safety concerns with rental units.
• Other duties as assigned.