Advocate at Shepherd Services

Position: Housing Advocate at Good Shepherd Services
Join Good Shepherd’s Dorothy Day Place as a Housing Advocate. Lead the support for women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing housing challenges through empowerment and dignity.

In this role, you will engage with clients in low-barrier permanent supportive housing, providing critical emotional and educational support. With a focus on harm reduction and client-directed care, you will work within a feminist, anti-racist framework, ensuring cultural safety and inclusivity for all individuals served.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to create tailored care plans for clients

• Offer education and counseling on harm reduction

• Participate in complex planning meetings for client support

• Ensure a supportive and safe environment for participants

• Engage in health and safety protocols as required

Requirements:

• 1-year experience delivering client care

• Relevant post-secondary education

• Familiarity with anti-oppressive, anti-racist practices

• Experience in the housing sector

• Valid CPR certification or the willingness to achieve it

Make a lasting impact as a Housing Advocate by fostering dignity and self-determination in your community.
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