Next Step Housing Case Worker

oneROOF Youth Services; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Kitchener is seeking a Next Step Housing Case Worker. This full-time role involves case management, crisis intervention, and support for youth in a living learning environment. Applicants should have a diploma in Community Social Services and experience in mental health or social services. The position offers a salary of $44,646 per year and promotes a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience, especially in mental health or social services.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Recent Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files for 6 to 10 tenants.
• Provide crisis management and de-escalation.
• Facilitate community resources for tenants.

Skills

Crisis management

Effective verbal and written skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE : Next Step Housing (NSH) Case Worker

Tentative hours : Sunday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Saturday. The shift will be between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. Shift to be determined (TBD).

Job Type : Full-time Permanent Position with a Benefit Package after Probation

Salary : $44,646 per year

Reports to : Manager of Housing

To Apply : Please email

Next Steps Housing is a supportive housing building for youth (16-25) run by oneROOF Youth Services. This youth-specific living and learning environment pairs independence with a mix of helpful in-house and community resources. Continuous on-site staffing enables quick and supportive action if necessary, which fosters a sense of security for residents.

Responsibilities

• Case Management for 6 to 10 tenants.
• Safely resolve crises and respond non-judgmentally to problematic behaviour.
• Assess the needs of tenants and help and/or make referrals to various community resources when appropriate.
• Crisis management and de-escalation of situations among tenants.
• Supervision of the tenants and their guests while on the property.
• Awareness & support of a harm reduction approach.
• Build self-esteem and self-efficacy in tenants.
• Increase life skills development.
• Maintain tenant files and statistics.
• Supportive listening and assist tenants with problem-solving as requested.
• Demonstrate understanding of oppression and marginalization.
• Make positive contributions to the team support and back up your co-workers always.
• Support community integration and the self-efficacy of tenants.
• Create and run weekly programming with the tenants.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain the health and safety of tenants and staff.
• Participate in training and staff meetings as directed by management.
• Clean common areas as required.
• Basic understanding of individual systemic and structural facets of homelessness.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Other duties as required.

Educational and Employment assets / requirements

• A diploma in Community Social Services or education in mental health addictions concurrent disorders and social work.
• One year of recent related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. We look at the whole person.
• UMAB certification would be an asset.
• Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must produce a recent Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check.

oneROOF Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

While we value every applicant's interest in oneROOF Youth Services, only those who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for the next steps.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1