community housing worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless
• Bereavement issues

Work setting

• Community agency
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Shelter for the homeless

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Housekeeping activities
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Manage events
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized