Housing Stability Advocate for Housing First

St. Leonard's; London; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid benefits package

3 weeks paid vacation

Paid Personal days

Employer RRSP contributions

Wage grid with annual progression

Professional development funds

Job summary

SLCS seeks a full-time Housing Stability Worker for Project Home in the city of London, Ontario. You will assess participants, provide crisis intervention, and support housing stability and prevention efforts within a community-based team.

You will manage caseloads, advocate for clients, and liaise with emergency shelters, health services, income supports, and the legal system to coordinate care and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution in a related field.
• 1-3 years' experience working with a diverse population.
• Intermediate/Standard First Aid & CPR with AED - Level C.
• Valid Full G Class Driver's License and access to reliable vehicle.
• Experience using HIFIS 4.0 an asset.
• Bilingual abilities in both official languages of Canada an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, crisis intervention, and housing stability support.
• Manage caseloads and work with participants to set personal goals for stable housing.
• Advocate for participants and coordinate with shelters, health care, income supports and legal system.
• Travel within London's community and collaborate with partners.
• Contribute to program development and citywide homeless services.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

HIFIS 4.0

First Aid & CPR AED - Level C

Driver's license (Full G)

Job description

SLCS seeks a full-time Housing Stability Worker for Project Home in the city of London, Ontario. You will assess participants, provide crisis intervention, and support housing stability and prevention efforts within a community-based team.

You will manage caseloads, advocate for clients, and liaise with emergency shelters, health services, income supports, and the legal system to coordinate care and long-term goals.