Housing Support Worker

Job Description:

The PEI Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association requires the services of a qualified individual to work as a Housing Support Worker in the My Place – Housing First Program: A Housing First Response to Ending Homelessness in PEI. This is a 1 FTE contract position, starting ASAP until March 31st, 2021, with the possibility of extension. This position will be located at our Charlottetown office.

Requirements:

Education:

• Relevant degree in Social Sciences (social work, psychology etc.)

Experience:

• Experience working with clients with complex needs.
• Direct experience or in-depth knowledge of the social determinants of health and the housing first model
• Experience working with community agencies

Key Skills and Abilities:

• An understanding and ability to work within a recovery-oriented program delivery model
• Flexibility and a client-centered approach based on client needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to make decisions independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to provide community and in-home based services on a regular basis
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment
• Ability to input data using documentation software, electronic client files and evaluation tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software
• Innovative with excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of client support services and resources within the community
• Excellent assessment, crisis intervention, problem solving and organizational skills

Other Requirements

▪ Vehicle and valid driver’s license required (frequent travel within the community)
▪ A satisfactory and current criminal records check
▪ CPR/First Aid
▪ Assets: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Mental Health First Aid, motivational interviewing, non-violent crisis intervention and the management of concurrent disorders

CMHA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hours of work: days, evenings and rotating shifts.

Closing Date for Applications: 4pm, September 9th, 2020

Resume and covering letter should be forwarded to the Hiring Committee by using the apply button below.