Pt Housing Support Worker

  • Hamilton
  • Indwell

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Part-Time Housing Support Worker Wentworth Program - Hamilton ON

Position Description : The Housing Support Worker promotes housing stability for marginalized individuals, supporting their health, wellness, and community belonging.

About Indwell : We are a Christian not-for-profit charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society. Our belief is that every employee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES. Being a part of our amazing team you will be fulfilled working together with others who are genuinely invested in Indwell's mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness. 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 8-24 hours per week. The shifts can range from 4-8 hours per day. Weekends are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including some public holidays. Will require weekday flexibility to meet program needs. Will require overnight shifts.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Supporting individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Household duties: cooking and cleaning, other duties as assigned.
  • Administering medication, recording daily shift notes.
  • 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

Skills : All employees should demonstrate a warm, sensitive and caring approach, flexibility, organization, initiative, and the ability to work independently. Employees must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have a genuine interest in providing quality care for people living with mental illness.

Education/Experience : 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.

Compensation : $20.43- $24.56 hourly based on education and experience.

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 in all parts of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.