Housing Hub Coordinator - Jobs in Hope, BC

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Hope and Area Transition Society:Housing Hub Coordinator (contracted position) 3 days per week, 6-8 months durationWho We Are:Hope and Area Transition Society was established in 1994. At that time, the intent of the Agency was to offer a haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Our Transition House opened in a permanent location in 1995 and was officially named the Jean Scott Transition House. Jean Scott was a trailblazer for women’s equality and was instrumental in the creation of our Transition House. The Transition House is the cornerstone of the agency.Over the years, we have grown into 4 broad streams of services:Domestic Violence, Substance Use , Youth and Family, HomelessnessOur Vision Statement says it all:Hope and Area Transition Society envisions a community that is free from trauma and systemic societal challenges a community that has vibrant individuals and families who are resilient and have a sense of belonging, acceptance and connectedness to self, family, the community and society.As a result of the growth and development of the agency, Hope and Area Transition Society is the largest non-profit in the Fraser-East.The Job:The position of Housing Hub Coordinator is a contracted, temporary position (6-8 months, 3 day work week) sponsored by and through Hope and Area Transition Society. The core measurable for the position is creating and/or establishing a Housing Hub Model for the municipality of Hope. Separate and apart from a Emergency Shelter environment or even Supportive Housing, a Housing Hub identifies innovative partnerships with local housing organizations, community land trusts, Indigenous groups, faith-based groups, charities, the development community, financial institutions and the local community to create affordable rental housing for otherwise un-housed British Columbians. The core goal of the Housing Hub is to increase the supply of affordable housing by identifying and communicating available and affordable options.Job Requirements:

• Collaborates with local community stakeholders on the development of a model that will address housing needs for a diverse population of individuals
• Collaborates with regional partners who have similar models in their communities
• Connects with affordable housing providers in Hope and other potential landlords
• Connects with Trans Mountain regarding potential use of work force trailers
• Creates a database and model that is specific to Hope
• Integrates the Housing Hub model to other housing initiatives
• Identifies gaps and trends and develops further recommendations to enhance housing options in the area
• Identifies and maintains strong personal and professional boundaries

Candidate Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in human services or the equivalent education and experience is an asset
• Proven ability to set a goal and establish the necessary plan to achieve the goal
• Good organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and creative problem solving skills
• Established ties and commitment to the community
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Confident ability to respond ethically and respectfully to people and communities from any and all socio-economic, ethnic, religious, sexual-orientation, age, physical and/or mental background
• Proven ability to work independently
• Competent computer skills and operating systems, such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to successfully obtain a criminal record
• Must possess a Class 5 Drivers License

If you believe you are the person described above, please send your resume and cover prior to Friday, April 14. 2023 to:Human Resources Manager[email protected]Quick Apply

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