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Housing Support Worker - Jobs in Kentville, NS

Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia Division
Job LocationKentville, NS
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Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

The Housing Support Worker works in collaboration with other Project H.O.P.E staff, the At-Work team and a broad range of community groups to help Nova Scotians who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, locate and secure safe, affordable housing.Successful candidates will bring the following attributes to the position: initiative, confidence, compassion, flexibility, creative decision making, solid judgement skills, persuasiveness, community knowledge, and strong boundary making skills. A criminal record and vulnerable sector check are also required.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.
  • Meet with Team Lead/Case Manager or other Housing Support Workers as needed; including collaborative discussion of cases or for information/educational purposes.
Job Type: Fixed term contractContract length: 5 monthsSalary: From $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Paid time off
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:COVID safety protocols are in place for all client interaction.Application deadline: 2022-10-07Expected start date: 2022-10-17Quick Apply
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