Career Opportunity at COSTI
Housing Counsellor_Markham
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BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS A HOUSING COUNSELLOR FOR OUR HOSTEL SERVICES PROGRAM IN MARKHAM
These are full time non-union contract positions scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
(Monday- Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Duties:
- Conducts housing search in and outside of York Region for newcomer individuals and families.
- Conducts intake and needs assessments and provides case management services
- If needed escorts clients to housing appointments and advocates on their behalf.
- Secures appropriate and affordable housing for clients.
- Advocates on behalf of clients in negotiating and finalizing housing leases.
- Recruits housing providers and maintains a housing data bank/registry of housing providers.
- Provides crisis support and intervention as required.
- Mentoring volunteers to assist with housing search and escorting of clients.
- Conducts housing orientation sessions to ensure that client understands rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
- Liaises and consults with other professionals and organizations.
- Provides information and referrals to community & social service agencies for additional support.
- Keep administrative records of services and activities, prepare necessary reports and input data using COSTI and HIFIS databases.
- Perform other duties as required.
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Qualifications:
- Social Service Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year full time experience providing housing services to refugee claimants and newcomers.
- Demonstrated experience providing services to families, refugee claimants, and newcomers.
- The ability to speak a second language is an asset. Preference will be given to those who speak Farsi, French, Yoruba, Igbo, or Luganda.
- Minimum 9 months case management experience
- Experience working with landlords and demonstrated knowledge of various supportive housing programs
- Knowledge of specific issues facing people fleeing war
- Knowledge of settlement and housing related services and resources, with an emphasis on the services and resources that exist within York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
- Strong skills in landlord recruitment and mediation, and client advocacy. 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.
- Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR training certificate is required.
- Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the last 6 months.
- Must be able to travel within the GTA to multiple locations using public transportation. Access to a vehicle is considered an asset.
- Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
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Location: |
Markham |
Duration of Position: |
April 21, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$55, 141 to $57, 809 per annum |
Posting Date: |
2025-03-24 |
Closing Date: |
2025-04-10 |
Notes: |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #52-25 |
"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.
