Housing Stability Worker

St. Leonard's Community Services, London & Region; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage grid including annual wage growth

Employer paid benefits package

3 weeks paid vacation to start

Paid personal time

Employer RRSP contributions

Professional development funds

Job summary

St. Leonard's Community Services in London, Ontario is seeking a full-time Housing Stability Worker for the Mental Health Justice - Supportive Housing Program.

The role provides participant-centered case management, assessment, crisis intervention, and life skills support to adults facing mental health challenges and housing instability. You will work with partners to develop individualized plans, coordinate with healthcare and justice services, and promote safe, stable housing through a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience with individuals affected by mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and justice involvement.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with diverse populations, including Indigenous peoples, immigrants, and adults.
• Intermediate First Aid & CPR with AED - Level C.
• Valid G Class Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Candidates proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered case management, including assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, and life skills support.
• Collaborate with participants and partners to develop individualized support plans and goals for stable housing.
• Build relationships with community partners, healthcare, addiction supports, landlords, and justice sector stakeholders.
• Ensure safety of clients, coworkers, and the community and complete program administrative tasks.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathic communication

Crisis intervention

Driver's license

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Post-secondary education from an accredited institution

Job description

St. Leonard's is currently seeking a full-time Housing Stability Worker for our Mental Health Justice - Supportive Housing Program. The MHJ-Supportive Housing Program provides supportive, low-barrier housing and intensive case management services to adults experiencing mental health challenges, housing instability, and involvement with the justice system utilizing a harm reduction approach.

As a member of this team, you will provide participant centered, case management services such as assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy and life skills support to individual's with complex needs. You will work collaboratively with participants and the team to identify client's strengths, assess needs and risks, develop Individualized Support plans and establish goals that focus on accessing safe, secure housing and remaining stably housed. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, addiction supports, landlords, income supports and justice sector stakeholders to coordinate care and enhance our participant's outcomes.

As a member of this program, you will be responsible for the safety and security of clients, co-workers and the community. You will work collaboratively with other team members and community partners to complete administrative functions for the program.

The position would be working on a 4-week rotation, with shifts mainly between Monday - Friday and the hours of 8am - 4pm, 10am - 6pm and 12pm - 8pm with one Saturday and Sunday shift every 4 weeks of 8am - 4pm.

This position is based mainly in the community and will require regular travel within London and area.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals affected by mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and justice system involvement
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with, and providing empathic, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented responses to diverse populations, including individuals from indigenous communities, immigrants, and adults
• Intermediate (formerly Standard) First Aid & CPR with AED - Level C
• Valid G Class Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset

What we offer:

• Wage grid including annual wage progression
• Employer paid benefits package
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start
• Paid personal time
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Investment in your professional growth, including professional development funds

This position requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening, at the applicant's cost, as per SLCS policy. We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA. Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department. This position is for an existing vacancy and we do not use AI in screening applicants.

SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. Feel free to share your story in your cover letter.