Job Summary

- Support youth across the full housing continuum, including in-community, pre-entry, in-residence, transitional, and aftercare stages
- Ensure the successful implementation and operation of the housing support program.
- Develop constructive relationships with youth in need of housing support.
- Gather information about youth to assess what their needs are.
- Refer youth to relevant services that fit their needs.
- Provide leadership in the student housing program to youth while on shift.
- Maintain a safe, stable and secure atmosphere in the program.
- Be actively involved, supportive and committed to the “team approach” of the program.
- Adhere to the Policy and Procedures Manual of the Agency, Ministry and program standards requirements.
- At all times, represent and be an appropriate role model to the staff and youth
- To be accountable and report to the Manager of Children’s Services & Housing Programs

Responsibilities

- Support youth to secure, transition into, and maintain protected, stable, and appropriate housing
- Deliver individualized life skills development focused on independent living (budgeting, meal planning, household management, tenancy responsibilities)
- Liaise with Youth Probation Officers to identify appropriate participants and provide additional supports.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans that align with the Probation Officer’s Case Management Plan and Risk/Need Assessment
- Identify criminogenic needs and target interventions accordingly
- Monitor and document progress toward housing stability, independence, and reintegration outcomes




- Maintain regular communication and coordination with Probation Officers as primary case managers
- Collaborate with out-of-jurisdiction Youth Justice partners to ensure continuity of care and coordinated service delivery
- Support youth transitioning from custody/detention to the community, including those returning from placements outside the region
- Provide housing support across multiple contexts, including youth residing in the community; youth placed in or transitioning from other jurisdictions (in collaboration with Youth Justice service providers); and youth residing in New Beginning’s housing programs
- Conduct housing searches, including identifying landlords, completing applications, and advocating on behalf of youth
- Coordinate move-ins, including supporting access to basic needs (furnishings, food, identification, income supports, etc.)
- Provide ongoing tenancy support, including landlord communication, conflict resolution, and eviction prevention

Qualifications · Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience in the field of Youth Justice.

· Understanding of at-risk and high-risk youth is necessary.

· A degree or diploma in the social service sector is required.

· Police Record Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Screening is required. NVCI, CPR, First Aid Certificate, immunization record, medical clearance, a valid Ontario Class "G" driver’s licence and access to a vehicle and a Clean Driver’s Abstract are required prior to working directly with clients.

· Will be expected to work irregular hours as required by client or program needs, which include weekends and evenings.

Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Housing Support Worker Full-Time Day (Windsor)
🏢 New Beginnings
📍 Windsor