Housing Coordinator (Anzac)

Housing Coordinator (Anzac)

04 Nov
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The Salvation Army
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Anzac

04 Nov

The Salvation Army

Anzac

Who We AreFor more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith
- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life
- there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision StatementWe are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values: The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values: Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus ChristService: We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us. Position Purpose summary: The Canadian Government has created Reaching Home.



Canada's Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada. Reaching Home supports the goals of the National Housing Strategy to support the most vulnerable Canadians in maintaining secure, stable, and affordable housing and to reduce chronic homelessness nationally. The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization that provides the Housing With Supports Program through funding of the Canadian Government.

Housing With Supports is a program that provides both rent subsidies, as well as the assignment of a Housing Coordinator who provides Intensive Case Management and connections to community supports over the duration of a year or if needed. This is a goal orientated program, and the main objective is financial independence and personal stability for clients involved.

Accountabilities: Provide intensive case management support for those housed through Salvation Army Housing With Supports Program, which includes, but is not limited to: integration of previously homeless persons into the community, client centered goal setting displaying increase client independence, secure permanent income source, model necessary life skills, obtain ID's and make referrals to various support services. Complete necessary paperwork such as assessments follow up interviews, monthly statistical reports, data entry on a computerized program, filing, etc.



Attend required case conferencing meetings and required internal and external meetingsMeet with Supervisor regularly to give and receive updatesDevelop strong relationships with landlords and develop extensive knowledge of the RTA (Residential Tenancies Act)Adhere to all Housing With Supports and Salvation Army guidelinesAdvocate for Individuals and the homeless population in a professional mannerEntering client information into HIFIS in a timely mannerMust do home visitsMust transport clientsCRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTGovernance Boards and Councils: Internal: Maintain communication with team leadMaintain communication with caseload individualsExternal: Maintain communication with community funders and other agencies or community supportsMANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:Reports directly to: Team LeadFINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:Responsible for ensuring individuals on caseload receive basic necessities through programs and services (i.e., food hampers, bus tickets, etc.)WORKING

CONDITIONS:
Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.

Working environment requires travelling with individuals on caseload and entering individuals' residence – potential for high-risk situations. These visits are done alone unless otherwise determined by supervisorThe above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.education and experience

Qualifications:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Must possess a related certificate or diploma in Human services. Experience and Skilled Knowledge RequirementsWorking in a social services environment/sector or with the homeless populatio

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