Community Engagement Worker - Toronto

Requirements:
Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Hours of Work: 5 days per week, normally 9am to 5pm, with flexibility required and one evening per week
Applicant must quote "ICMEP21"
The position provide supports to shelter residents and the local community by engaging and partnering with neighbours and the local community to build positive relationship and provide programming to the clients that enhances their health and mental health stability, while adhering to the mission statement and policies and procedures of Homes First Society.
Qualifications:
Minimum three years experience in related post- Econdary education or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to compile data and prepare statistical reports
Demonstrated ability to utilize case management software systems
Highly development case management skills
Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to connect clients to Ontario Works, Office of the Ontario Public Guardian and Trusteeship, Ontario Disability Support Program, and the process for accessing The Housing Stabilization Fund
Knowledge of mental health and addiction issues and several years experience working with clients with these issues
Experience with individuals who lack primary health care and/or struggle to maintain medication regiments.
Demonstrated knowledge of services in the community such as life skills programs, CCAC and programs that run extreme clean services
Knowledge of food access programs
Expertise in Residential Tenancy Act legislation and proven abilities working within the Landlord and Tenant Board system, including forms and full comprehension around the different processes, hearings, and specific familiarity with Section 83, as well as working with Duty Counsel and developing successful mediation agreements
Demonstrated experience with harm reduction approaches and knowledge of necessary information and referrals to allow individuals the option to adopt some of the approaches into their daily lives
Expertise in navigating the criminal justice system on all levels; court appearances, probation sentences, community legal clinics, and police departments
Highly developed understanding of and ability to communication appropriate professional boundaries
Knowledge of group processes/dynamics
Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office
Certificates in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention an asset
Ability to work evenings
Knowledge of and/or experience with the homeless population, diversity issues, anti- Discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
Able to lift 20 pounds
Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.
The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer
Accommodation
Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier- Free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code- Rotected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Covid- 19 Vaccination Policy
Pleae note, all candidates offered a position with Homes First from September 8, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Please note Homes First will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.
Responsibilities:
Job Description:
Maintain an ongoing effort to engage and partner with neighbours and the local community in order to build a deep and long- Lasting and strong positive relationship focused on enhancing community well- Eing and address any emerging issues
Will actively engage the community by seeking to understand what community well- Eing means to them
Develop new and maintain current partnerships with community partners, businesses and stakeholders
Coordinate community- Engaged programs such as harm reduction workshops
Maintain an ongoing relationship with community partners and stakeholders, and 100% of issues raised to Homes First will be dealt with in a timely manner
Carry out a number of ongoing weekly and/or monthly client programs and keep accurate statistics of the number of participants at each program
Work with stakeholders and partners in the community so they feel they have a working relationship with the shelter
Increase the sense of community within the shelter
Lead system navigation and partnership development, including main contact for liaising with LHINs and other service systems.
Complete and utilize assessment tools for the clients
Respond to conflicts, utilizing crisis intervention and prevention when required
Develop relationships with clients to provide programming that supports their health and housing stabilization
Design, schedule and participate in programming for the clients
Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
On- Going Training, close to transit



JOB TYPE
Work Day: Full Time
Employment type: Permanent Job
Salary: Negotiable
Positions available: 1


JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimal experience: Unspecified
Gender: Indistinct

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