Job Summary

· Support youth across the full housing continuum, including in-community, pre-entry, in-residence, transition, and aftercare stages

· Develop, coordinate, and facilitate the New Beginning’s tenancy readiness program and specialized Life Skills programming for youth connected to the supportive housing residence and broader housing support programs.

· Support justice-involved and vulnerable youth in developing the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required for successful independent living and long-term housing stability.

· Deliver engaging, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and youth-centered programming in individual and group formats.

· Facilitate programming on-site, virtually, and at community-based satellite locations or partner agencies throughout the region.

· Maintain a safe, stable, supportive, and inclusive learning environment within all program settings.

· Assist youth in identifying and achieving measurable goals related to housing readiness, independent living, education, employment, wellness, and community reintegration.

· Develop constructive and therapeutic relationships with youth through purposeful, goal-oriented interactions and mentorship.

· Collaborate as an active member of a multidisciplinary housing support team to ensure coordinated and holistic service delivery.

· Support the ongoing development, enhancement, and evaluation of tenancy readiness and life skills curriculum and programming.

· Research and integrate evidence-based practices, housing trends, labour market information, and emerging youth needs into programming content.

· Develop and maintain partnerships with landlords, housing corporations, property management companies, community agencies, schools, and youth-serving organizations.

· Advocate for youth housing opportunities and support landlord engagement initiatives that increase housing accessibility for vulnerable youth.

· Promote youth engagement, participation,



and successful completion of programming through supportive coaching and individualized encouragement.

· Adhere to agency policies and procedures, provincial standards, confidentiality requirements, and program expectations.

· Participate in ongoing professional development, staff meetings, training opportunities, and collaborative planning initiatives.

· Present as a positive role model and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and youth-centered team workplace.

Perform additional related duties and projects as assigned by supervisory staff and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

· Develop and facilitate a tenancy readiness program focused on preparing youth for successful independent living and tenancy; Deliver curriculum related to tenant rights and responsibilities; understanding leases and rental agreements; communication with landlords; rental applications and housing searches; roommate relationships and conflict resolution; eviction prevention; household management and maintenance; budgeting and financial literacy; banking and credit education; grocery shopping and meal planning; time management and organization; employment readiness and workplace expectations; community safety and wellness; and self-advocacy and problem-solving skills.

· Develop and facilitate weekly specialized Life Skills programming focused on preparing youth for independent living success.

· Facilitate programming in-person, virtually, and within community-based or regional partner locations, including youth justice facilities, schools, and community agencies.





· Support youth in completing program requirements and obtaining certification upon successful completion of the New Beginning’s tenancy readiness program and specialized Life Skills programs.

· Assist in the development and coordination of independent living starter baskets and practical supports for youth transitioning into independent housing.

· Build and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, housing providers, and housing corporations to increase housing opportunities for youth participants.

· Actively engage landlords and housing providers to promote program graduates and support employer-style housing readiness credential recognition with landlords

· Advocate on behalf of youth with landlords and housing providers by promoting participant program completion, housing readiness, and ongoing support connections.

· Conduct outreach and engagement activities to promote programming and increase community awareness of housing support services.

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support youth success and coordinated service planning.

· Assist youth with housing applications, preparation for landlord meetings, and housing transition planning as needed.

Qualifications

· Preference will be given to a person with a social sciences background at either the college or university level, such as Child and Youth Work or a similar program.

· Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience working with vulnerable youth preferred.

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

· Bilingualism would be considered an asset

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

Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Housing Services Program Facilitator (Windsor)
🏢 New Beginnings
📍 Windsor