Housing Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB POSTING
Addiction Services
ASH Program Worker
Full-Time, Contract – 12 Months
1 Position
Wage $25.60 Per Hour
(Plus Benefits & RRSP) *
Posting No. MS0610
OBJECTIVE:
Intensive Addiction Supportive Housing Worker provides comprehensive community treatment and housing support to clients participating in the agency’s (ASH) program. Some duties may include but not limited to: initial and on-going assessments, initial treatment planning and ongoing adjustments as required, community treatment, crisis support and management, referral and integration of required services, life skill enhancement, eviction prevention, advocacy, personal care coaching, self-efficacy promotion, transition planning and collaboration with other services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain client files, caseload, documentation and statistics in a timely manner.
- Conduct standardized assessment using approved tools to determine specific needs, goal, characteristics, problems, stages of changes and eligibility into the program and overall treatment.
- Negotiate individualized treatment plans based on feedback from the assessment results, client’s strengths, prioritized problems areas, clinical judgement, client’s preference and readiness to change, and identification of potential barriers to treatment entry.
- Maximize client participation in treatment, community services and events and actively promote self-efficacy according to Motivational Interviewing approach. This will also include activities such as early intervention, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and follow-up and after care.
- Provide referrals for psychiatric consultation, mental health support and community resources.
- Facilitate structured content and process groups for Addiction Services programs.
- Conduct a life skills assessment to determine client’s specific needs to enhance independent living capabilities and promote self-efficacy.
- Identify life skill goals and develop a comprehensive learning plan for achievement.
- Provide clients with an orientation to the landlord, property, safety plans and general guidelines for tenancy.
- Assist clients to meet their rent payment obligation, repair/deficiencies, property up keep, identify any Health and Safety concerns through monitoring and defining individual responsibilities, and by liaising with the landlord and/or the Supportive Housing partners as necessary.
- Assess client’s crisis needs including risk and safety, develops a safety plan and monitor until necessary supports are put in place.
- Support client in developing successful transition plan to complete the program.
- Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality.
- Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience and/or education in Concurrent Disorders is an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of poverty, homelessness, addictions and mental illness
- CCAC certified or working towards obtaining accreditation with CACCF considered an asset.
- The ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations.
- Familiarity with harm reduction framework with substance use and mental health.
- Thorough understanding of Housing First and Supportive Housing models, Landlord Tenant Act, Tenant Protection Act, Mental Health Act, the Ontario Human Right Code and Child and Family Services Act
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with distress individuals
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Effective communication skills verbally and written, organizational and time management skills
- Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or Addiction Education preferred
HOURS OF WORK:
- 37.5 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly wage starts at $25.60 per hour
-
- Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment
- Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment
About Mission Services of Hamilton
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.
Housing Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB POSTING
Addiction Services
ASH Program Worker
Full-Time, Contract – 12 Months
1 Position
Wage $25.60 Per Hour
(Plus Benefits & RRSP) *
Posting No. MS0610
OBJECTIVE:
Intensive Addiction Supportive Housing Worker provides comprehensive community treatment and housing support to clients participating in the agency’s (ASH) program. Some duties may include but not limited to: initial and on-going assessments, initial treatment planning and ongoing adjustments as required, community treatment, crisis support and management, referral and integration of required services, life skill enhancement, eviction prevention, advocacy, personal care coaching, self-efficacy promotion, transition planning and collaboration with other services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain client files, caseload, documentation and statistics in a timely manner.
- Conduct standardized assessment using approved tools to determine specific needs, goal, characteristics, problems, stages of changes and eligibility into the program and overall treatment.
- Negotiate individualized treatment plans based on feedback from the assessment results, client’s strengths, prioritized problems areas, clinical judgement, client’s preference and readiness to change, and identification of potential barriers to treatment entry.
- Maximize client participation in treatment, community services and events and actively promote self-efficacy according to Motivational Interviewing approach. This will also include activities such as early intervention, relapse prevention, crisis intervention, and follow-up and after care.
- Provide referrals for psychiatric consultation, mental health support and community resources.
- Facilitate structured content and process groups for Addiction Services programs.
- Conduct a life skills assessment to determine client’s specific needs to enhance independent living capabilities and promote self-efficacy.
- Identify life skill goals and develop a comprehensive learning plan for achievement.
- Provide clients with an orientation to the landlord, property, safety plans and general guidelines for tenancy.
- Assist clients to meet their rent payment obligation, repair/deficiencies, property up keep, identify any Health and Safety concerns through monitoring and defining individual responsibilities, and by liaising with the landlord and/or the Supportive Housing partners as necessary.
- Assess client’s crisis needs including risk and safety, develops a safety plan and monitor until necessary supports are put in place.
- Support client in developing successful transition plan to complete the program.
- Work safely, identify any health and safety concerns and report to management, and follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality.
- Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience and/or education in Concurrent Disorders is an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of poverty, homelessness, addictions and mental illness
- CCAC certified or working towards obtaining accreditation with CACCF considered an asset.
- The ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations.
- Familiarity with harm reduction framework with substance use and mental health.
- Thorough understanding of Housing First and Supportive Housing models, Landlord Tenant Act, Tenant Protection Act, Mental Health Act, the Ontario Human Right Code and Child and Family Services Act
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with distress individuals
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Effective communication skills verbally and written, organizational and time management skills
- Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or Addiction Education preferred
HOURS OF WORK:
- 37.5 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly wage starts at $25.60 per hour
-
- Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment
- Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment
About Mission Services of Hamilton
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.