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BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS A HOUSING WORKER FOR ITS NORTH YORK CENTRE

This is a union position scheduled to work 21 hours per week

Duties:

  • Assists clients to find, stabilize and maintain their housing through Housing Access, Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention utilizing the Housing First service delivery model.
  • Conducts intakes and needs assessments.
  • Assists clients with housing applications (The Access to Housing, Special Priority applications for victims of domestic violence, Access Point, co-ops and market rent units).
  • Completes and submits financial support applications: LEAP, OESP.
  • Provides case management services and crisis intervention.
  • Provides information and refers clients to appropriate services or programs.
  • Educates clients on housing options and housing related issues including landlord / tenant rights and responsibilities.
  • Maintains program files, statistical information and evaluation data: prepares narrative and statistical service reports as needed.
  • Advocates on behalf of clients with landlords, OW, ODSP and other services.
  • Records client and service data in CIS, the agency database.
  • Records LEAP client and service data in the LEAP Portal.
  • Facilitate weekly information and training sessions to support clients with navigation and registration with MyAccesstoHousingTO, including Choice Base Cycles and Annual Renewals
  • Provide mobile housing support services in North York.
  • Offer drop-in service hours with self-serve options for clients (on or off site)

Qualifications:

  • Social Service Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience. 
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience working within the Housing Help Sector utilizing the Housing First model of service.
    • Demonstrated experience in housing search, housing applications, and connecting with landlords.
    • Demonstrated experience of completing financial housing support applications (OESP, LEAP)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of eviction prevention, housing access, housing stabilization and special priority housing applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide case management to homeless or at risk of homelessness marginalized clients with complex needs who live with the impact of poverty, mental illness and substance use.
  • Strong skills in landlord recruitment and mediation, and client advocacy. 
  • Strong understanding of market rent and subsidized housing systems and policies.
  • Excellent understanding of eviction prevention within the context of the Residential Tenancy Act. 
  • Knowledge of specific issues facing refugees and immigrants, race relations, gender, abuse survivors and mental health.
  • Knowledge of settlement and housing related services and resources, with an emphasis on the services and resources that exist within the Greater Toronto Area. 
  • Knowledge of Internet, Email and Windows software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • Demonstrated experience in data-entry, documentation and reporting.
  • Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings.
  • Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the past 6 months.
  • Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset.

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Location:

 North York Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Toronto

Duration of Position:

 April 1, 2025 to Open Ended

Starting Salary Range:

 $32, 277.48 to $33, 839.27 per annum + benefits (prorated to reflect 21 hours/week)

Posting Date:

2025-03-12

Closing Date:

2025-03-25

Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #46-25 to the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=46-25&site=costi

"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."

COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.