Housing Stability Advocate (Landlord/Tenant Support)

Good Shepherd Centres; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits

Education & Development

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Positive atmosphere

Make a difference

Job summary

Good Shepherd Centres in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Housing Support Worker to extend our mission by providing respectful housing support services to residential and non-residential clients. You will conduct housing searches, coordinate leases, liaise with landlords, and collaborate with shelter staff and community partners to develop housing plans and help clients secure sustainable housing.

This role requires post-secondary education in Social Service, 2+ years relevant experience, and a

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Service or related field is required.
• Experience with Housing First and system navigation is expected.
• Experience working with youth, women, and families facing homelessness and related challenges.
• Knowledge of housing systems, tenancy law, and discrimination codes is preferred.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered practice and anti-racist work.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in housing searches, including community accompaniment and rental applications.
• Coordinate leases, move-in inspections, repairs, and tenancy preparations.
• Liaise with landlords and housing providers to build rental inventories and partnerships.
• Mediate housing-related issues to support sustainability and prevent homelessness.
• Collaborate with shelter staff and partners to develop rapid exit housing plans.

Skills

Housing First

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

CPR certification

G license

Language skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Service or related field

Job description

Good Shepherd Centres in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Housing Support Worker to extend our mission by providing respectful housing support services to residential and non-residential clients. You will conduct housing searches, coordinate leases, liaise with landlords, and collaborate with shelter staff and community partners to develop housing plans and help clients secure sustainable housing.

This role requires post-secondary education in Social Service, 2+ years relevant experience, and a