PT Supportive Housing Coordinator

Indwell; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & HEAL time

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership Conference

Wellness retreat

Professional development

Team events

Job summary

Indwell in Ontario seeks a Housing Support Worker to promote housing stability for marginalized individuals, supporting health, wellness, and community belonging. This part-time role contributes to a compassionate, values-driven workplace.

You will join a residential care team to assist with daily living, household tasks, and creating a safe, inclusive living environment that aligns with Indwell's mission and faith-based service model.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; post-secondary preferred in social sciences or related field.
• PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check) current or within process; TB test; and First Aid/CPR certification required or pending.
• Food Handler's Certificate and other basic safety trainings are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and health supports.
• Maintain a safe, clean and respectful living environment.
• Support residents' life skills, spirituality, and social integration.
• Work as part of a team in a residential care facility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Organization

Initiative

Caring approach

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Food Handler's Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certification

PVSC / vulnerable sector clearance

Job description

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Housing Support Worker – Part Time

Compensation: $21.68-$26.00

Closing Date for Applications: Aug 21, 2026

Position Description: As the Housing Support Worker, you will promote housing stability for marginalized individuals, supporting their health, wellness, and community belonging.Promoting and demonstrating the vision, mission, and values of Indwell within the workplace and community.

What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.

About Indwell: For over 50 years, founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1,400 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging. To learn more, go to:indwell.ca/our-model

What our Tenants say:

\"The welcoming you get when you walk through the doors, from tenants to staff. They're always checking on you.\" \\"Living at Indwell has been teaching me to do things and taught me how to get along with better people, be better people and trust people and let people do and say what they want.\" \\"An affordable rent. It’s huge, it’s huge. It means I can eat properly. And that affects my physical and mental health, so that is huge.\"

Hours of Work: Part-time, up to 24 hours per week, more hours possible based on program need. Program operates 24/7. Shift times are 7AM-3PM and 3PM-11PM. Some flexibility and ability to provide coverage for overnight shifts 11PM-7AM.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Supporting individuals with life activities of daily living


• Household duties: cooking ( 3 meals prepared by staff each day) and cleaning, other duties as assigned


• Maintaining a healthy and safe environment


• Reinforcing residents’ life skills, spirituality, and social and community skills


• Working as part of a team supporting individuals living in the residential care facility

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Minimum High School diploma. Priority given to those with post-secondary education in the social sciences and/or residential experience; current students encouraged to apply


• Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with the information therein acceptable by Indwell to meet the operational requirements of the program- at one’s own cost


• TB Test required at one’s own cost


• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certification from an approved provider that meets Ontario provincial standardsor willingness to register for the training within 30 days of employment-reimbursement by Indwell


• Food Handler's Certificate


• A warm, sensitive, and caring approach


• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have a genuine interest in supporting people living with mental illness


• Work independently, have strong problem-solving skills, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative

We want you to thrive:

• Vacation : 4% with 2% for HEAL time (sick and personal appointments) accumulated on each pay period


• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services


• New Staff Orientation Days


• Professional and Personal Development - annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Cliffs Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), First Aid/CPR/Naloxone, Therapeutic Relationships and Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)


• Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our supports, services and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.

Indwell uses AI-assisted tools in the hiring process with human oversight where final employment decisions are made by people. We are committed to using these technologies in a manner that is fair and transparent.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required underIndwell’sEmployment policy.