SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER

Safe Beds Program - 1266 Danforth Avenue

One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent Part-Time Position

Saturday-Sunday 11:00pm- 7:00am

Existing Vacancy

Compensation: $25.28/hour-$29.40/hour

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/

Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. Followed by our mission to support individuals with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities, we strive toward a vision of a supportive, inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview





The Supportive Housing Workeris responsible for providing Recovery Oriented services to Cota clientsin a manner consistent with Cota’s Mission,Visionand Values.

About the Team

The successful candidates will join a talented and diverse team consisting of Supportive Housing Workers and a dedicated Case Manager. The program is staffed 24/7 with a ratio of three staff to five clients to ensure the provision of intensive support. Staff wellness is paramount so there will be opportunities to grow and support one another within this team.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with the manager and supervisor, they assist with the search for, and acquisition of, appropriate housing units as may be required within the program
2. Coordinates intake processes including:
- Reviewing the referral information of applicants to the program
- Coordinating and participating in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources
- Determining eligibility for the program and confirming acceptance of service user into the program
- Coordinating move-in arrangements with the service user and their respective referral sources
- Facilitating internal move-in practices/protocols with service user, per applicable program standards/guidelines
- Orientating service users to the housing environment and Cota’s service

- Assists with the development of tenant Support/Goal Plans:





- Plays an active lead role in ensuring that Support/Goal Plans are developed with each tenant and his/her support network and a record of this is documented in clients chart
- Shares responsibility with the Team for implementing appropriate housing supports that assist service user in pursuing/achieving their goals
- Liaises with service user support networks on a regular basis
- Focuses on assisting service user with:

- Supports the maintenance of safe/clean environment:

- Directly assists with maintaining the site in a clean and orderly state. This may involve:
- Cleaning/setting up vacant tenant units in order to prepare them for occupancy as scheduled, or, as required
- Cleaning common areas such as common rooms/lounges after activities, common kitchen, office, staff lounge, and building exterior space area as scheduled, or, as required
- Assisting with any pest control/eradication efforts, as required
- Continually assessing the environment for safety and security issues and recommending action to address any deficiencies

- Coordinates/facilitates tenant meetings to promote direct service user participation in the planning of services/activities provided by Cota and to promote a safe and open forum for dialogue in relation to issues/concerns that service user may have regarding the services they receive, the setting that they live in, and any conflict/tension that they may be experiencing in relation to their living environment
- Plans and facilitates group activities/events which foster service user engagement/participation,

📌 Supportive Housing Worker (Canada)
🏢 Cota
📍 Canada