Housing Outreach Worker

Housing Outreach Worker

The designate must maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, Chief and Council, community members and public.

Requirements :

• Sound knowledge of current social issues such as poverty, homelessness, mental illness, addictions, domestic violence, child protection, etc
• Experience with tenant-landlord relationships would be an asset
• Experiencing working in an indigenous community would be an asset
• Experience in supporting diverse populations that face multiple barriers to housing
• Sound knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing social programming
• Ability to create relationships with other indigenous housing service providers
• Ability to responsibly enforce Tsawout Housing Policy
• Ability to assist groups to develop and co-ordinate community activities and programs
• Ability to build and maintain professional, confidential relationships with tenants
• Experience/familiarity with First Nation housing
• Ability to work effectively across organizational departments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Strong awareness of cultural diversity
• Strong skills in crisis intervention, mediation, and conflict resolution
• Other administrative duties as required by the Housing Manager or the designate

Education/Experience :

• Completion of a diploma or certification program in community social service, community mental health, or other relevant discipline
• Considerable experience in direct supportive counselling with diverse populations that face multiple barriers to successful housing
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer
• Experience developing a variety of written reports, policy and procedures, analyses, presentations and other documentation;
• Experience developing, managing and controlling operating budgets;
• Experience managing projects.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, a clean driver’s abstract and reliable vehicle is required;
• It is a condition of employment to provide a Criminal Record Check;
• Valid standard first aid and CPR certificate an asset;

Job Types : Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location