Housing Support Worker

Job Summary

• Support youth across the full housing continuum, including in-community, pre-entry, in-residence, transitional, and aftercare stages
• Ensure the successful implementation and operation of the housing support program.
• Develop constructive relationships with youth in need of housing support.
• Gather information about youth to assess what their needs are.
• Refer youth to relevant services that fit their needs.
• Provide leadership in the student housing program to youth while on shift.
• Maintain a safe, stable and secure atmosphere in the program.
• Be actively involved, supportive and committed to the “team approach” of the program.
• Adhere to the Policy and Procedures Manual of the Agency, Ministry and program standards requirements.
• At all times, represent and be an appropriate role model to the staff and youth
• To be accountable and report to the Manager of Children’s Services & Housing Programs

Responsibilities

• Support youth to secure, transition into, and maintain safe, stable, and appropriate housing
• Deliver individualized life skills development focused on independent living (budgeting, meal planning, household management, tenancy responsibilities)
• Liaise with Youth Probation Officers to identify appropriate participants and provide additional supports.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans that align with the Probation Officer’s Case Management Plan and Risk/Need Assessment
• Identify criminogenic needs and target interventions accordingly
• Monitor and document progress toward housing stability, independence, and reintegration outcomes
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with Probation Officers as primary case managers
• Collaborate with out-of-jurisdiction Youth Justice partners to ensure continuity of care and coordinated service delivery
• Support youth transitioning from custody/detention to the community, including those returning from placements outside the region
• Contribute to structured reintegration planning with a focus on housing as a key stabilizing factor
• Deliver interventions grounded in cognitive behavioural approaches to promote pro-social decision-making
• Facilitate access to education, employment, mental health, and cultural supports to support successful reintegration
• Provide housing support across multiple contexts, including youth residing in the community; youth placed in or transitioning from other jurisdictions (in collaboration with Youth Justice service providers); and youth residing in New Beginning’s housing programs
• Conduct housing searches, including identifying landlords, completing applications, and advocating on behalf of youth
• Coordinate move-ins, including supporting access to basic needs (furnishings, food, identification, income supports, etc.)
• Provide ongoing tenancy support, including landlord communication, conflict resolution, and eviction prevention

Qualifications

· Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience in the field of Youth Justice.

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

· A degree or diploma in the social service sector is required.

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

· Will be expected to work irregular hours as required by client or program needs, which include weekends and evenings.

Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person