Community Shelter Workers at Metro-Refugee Program - Toronto

Requirements:
Full Time Permanent Community Shelter Workers at Metro- Refugee program (Bargaining Unit Positions)
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.

- Demonstrated experience working with refugees and newcomers
- Several years of experience working with people who are homeless, under-Housed and who are hard to house
- Knowledge of tenant population, diversity issues, anti- Discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Certificates in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention an asset
- Ability to work evenings
- 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
- Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

- Location: Metro-Refugee program
- Hours of Work: Community Shelter Worker is a Rotational Shift role
- This position supports clients in their housing by assessing and supporting their needs and adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.
- Provide support to clients who are facing issues of poverty, mental health, addictions, abuse, social isolation and more

- Demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviours and who have mental health and addiction issues.
- Use case management as a tool to support residents in meeting their goals
- Provide support including work readiness, basic life management skills, anger management, addiction counseling, assertive communication, setting goals, giving and receiving feedback, self- Esteem, conflict resolution, problem-solving and managing change
- Apply knowledge of group processes and dynamics
- Apply knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act
- Use excellent organizational and time management skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

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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