We’re Hiring

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Meet with potential clients to complete the Intake process.
– Maintain ongoing documentation and statistical data as required.
– Update Case Notes regarding client communications, changes in circumstances or supports provided.
– Assist with housing searches (such as referring to Local Housing Locator Service, connecting with local landlords for vacancies; electronic media searches; directly emailing or calling for    clients regarding vacancies.)
– Provide advocacy or support on behalf of clients with community or government agencies and landlords regarding housing issues.
– Recommend financial supports such as damage deposits, rental arrears, emergency food, moving expenses, and supplies to Team Lead, and seek out any other financial supports within community or government which are appropriate to the need.
– Support clients to view apartments, provide feedback on appropriateness of housing (condition of housing and/or cost), and provide information regarding Tenancy Laws in Nova Scotia.   (when required)
– Support clients with interacting with landlords to maintain housing or provide support during Tenancy Hearings. (when required)
– Support clients with accessing resources (this may be done in person or by providing contact information)
– Conduct regular check-ins to ensure clients are doing well and maintain housing within various timelines.
– Assist clients with creating a plan for moving, budgeting, socialization and other life skills training as appropriate to the need. This may be done on an individual basis or in a group setting.
– Schedule or participate in case conferences with other community supports within the parameters of the Individual’s Signed Consent to Disclose document.
– Attend appointments with clients as support with a focus to encourage self-reliance once mental wellness is achieved.
– Maintain ongoing documentation and statistical data as required.
– Trusteeship oversight for specified clients in partnership with Department of Community Services. Follow outlined process to ensure funds are allocated as required. Support client in setting up a bank account if required.
– Meet with Team Lead or other Housing Support Workers as needed; including collaborative discussion of cases or for information/educational purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Demonstrated understanding of mental wellness, and trauma informed care.
– Strong communication skills, including listening skills, and motivational interviewing, with the ability to advocate for clients and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
– Ability to work in a wide variety of environments such as offices, on the road, viewing apartments, and client’s dwellings. Not merely an office position.
– Ability to work with a diverse, marginalized, economically disadvantaged and occasionally challenging population.
– Experience working with individuals experiencing marginalization, mental wellness issues, or peer support training, is an asset.
– Knowledge of budgeting and financial management an asset.
– Post-secondary education in Social Services / Mental Health sector or strong work history in these are areas are mandatory.