Maintenance Worker - Toronto

Requirements:
Perform maintenance and repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and interact positively with tenant populations who have experienced homelessness, mental health and addiction problems.
Maintain inventory and take care of tools and equipment.
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle throughout employment.
Must be able to lift 25 kilograms.
Knowledge of group processes and dynamics
Demonstrated interpersonal and team work skills; ability to maintain co- Operative working relationships with Shelter and Housing co- Workers and interact positively with the tenant population who have experienced homelessness, mental health and aliiction problems
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated organizational, time management, and administration skills
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in languages other than English an asset
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
Please 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:
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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