Integrated Housing Worker, Homelessness

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You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

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Posting : 5530
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Housing Services
Pay Range: $40.82 - $47.70
Job Type: Contract < 1 Year
Contract Duration: up to 1 year
Hours of Work: 35hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: CUPE 3732

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Posting Date: October 13, 2026
Final date to receive applications: October 19, 2026

CUPE Local 3732 applicants will receive first consideration for this position.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 6 months.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Homelessness within the Housing Services Division, this role will assess applications for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless for assistance under the Housing Stability Fund program; and manage the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) program to administer applicant eligibility for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing and Portable Housing Benefit Programs within Halton Region.

• Administer Halton Region’s Housing Stability Fund (HSF) program to support individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
• Conduct confidential interviews, collect financial documentation, and complete screening and assessment to determine eligibility for financial assistance programs (i.e. Ontario Works, Housing Stability Fund, Portable Housing Benefit etc.)for individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless
• Represent Halton Region by collaboration with key support service agencies within Halton’s Homelessness Response System to support Coordinated Access and homelessness prevention programs
• Provide ongoing case management, document, and share client updates relevant to housing placement in support of the By-name list placement and referral process
• Assess and determine eligibility for priority status on the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) waitlist in accordance with the Housing Services Act regulations and Halton local directives
• Determine eligibility and make offers of portable housing benefits to eligible applicants on the HATCH waitlist. Support the application process and coordinate application submission to the Ministry of Finance
• Respond to complex and/or escalated issues from HATCH applicants, Housing Providers, Supportive Housing agencies, internal and…