Position title Housing Support Worker
Job types Permanent, part-time
Reporting to Manager of Support Services
About us We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing, community, and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.
Position Overview The Housing Support Worker position will be the primary overnight contact person for youth. The goal of the program is to provide housing and support for youth who are MCFD involved. The role of the overnight position is to support youth in a housing setting to settle, manage stressors and potential crisis while supporting to focus on individual goals for the following day. This position will work in a team environment utilizing a holistic approach to support each youth's individual needs around mental health, life skills, community supports, housing and other identified areas.
Shifts Available Permanent, part-time, working Friday, Sunday, and Monday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, 22.5 hours per week.
The hourly wage is $26.74-$31.00 per hour dependent on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range.
Education & Experience A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Social Work or Child & Youth Care
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with vulnerable populations and at-risk youth. Other combinations of education, experience and training may be considered
Experience facilitating programming is an asset
ASIST training and NVCI training is an asset.
Working Conditions Based on operational needs, this role may temporarily be assigned to another location to ensure appropriate program coverage. For long-term location changes, the Society will provide appropriate notice to relocate to a different Society location for operational needs
Threshold will provide a yearly training and professional development allowance
Ability to work independently and as a member of a wraparound care team
Special Requirements Emergency First Aid certificate
Food Safe Certificate
Immunization records, including TB testing
Criminal Record Check, completed Threshold
Agree and follow our policies and processes
This position will remain open until September 4, 2026.
Threshold Housing Society believes that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and stride to remove barriers wherever possible. If you are contacted regarding an chance and require accommodation at any stage, please reach out to
[email protected] for support.
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