Housing Access & Landlord Liaison Specialist

Starling Community Services; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Health and dental benefits

3 weeks vacation

Personal time

Sick time

Holiday benefits

Transit discount

Professional development

Job summary

Starling Community Services in Waterloo Region is seeking a full-time Housing Liaison Worker to identify landlords, match participants to housing, and coordinate with PATHS2Home and community partners.

The role requires a degree or diploma in social services, experience in supportive counseling and case management, knowledge of the local housing market, strong communication skills, reliable transportation, and a G-class license with liability coverage.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in social services or related field.
• Experience in supportive counseling and case management.
• Knowledge of the local housing market and community services in the K-W community.

Responsibilities

• Identifies private market landlords and property management groups to make apartments/rental units available for participants who experience chronic homelessness.
• Works with PATHS2Home team, landlords and property managers to match participants needing housing with rental units.
• Provides support to landlord/partner relationships and to participants with complex needs.
• Maintains case files and completes program-recording and reporting requirements.

Skills

Counselling

Case management

Communication

Transportation

G license

Education

Degree or diploma in social services

Job description

Starling Community Services in Waterloo Region is seeking a full-time Housing Liaison Worker to identify landlords, match participants to housing, and coordinate with PATHS2Home and community partners.

The role requires a degree or diploma in social services, experience in supportive counseling and case management, knowledge of the local housing market, strong communication skills, reliable transportation, and a G-class license with liability coverage.