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About HART Hub Dufferin

HART Hub Dufferin is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals in Dufferin County experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use challenges. By providing integrated, low-barrier support services, we aim to enhance the quality of life, physical health, and overall well‑being of individuals in our community. We take a person-centered, equity-focused approach to ensure that clients have access to the care they need when they need it.

Family Transition Place (FTP) is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Housing Support Worker to be an integral part of the HART Hub Dufferin collaborating with a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive, integrated care services to vulnerable individuals. The Housing Support Worker will provide Housing First focused support to increase housing stability and prevent eviction. The Housing Support Worker will provide housing case management supports, engage with landlords, identify housing opportunities, and support clients to secure and maintain safe housing.

This position will receive direction from the HART Hub Manager for day-to-day operations and is accountable to the FTP Program Supervisor. The Housing Support Worker will work with both internal and external partners and will interact at all levels within the organization.

• Ensure clients are fully informed of Housing Support Workers role, Coordinated Access mission and philosophy.
• Assist with goal planning and complete a full SPDAT assessment according to the determined timeline to aid in prioritising case management.
• Meet with clients on a weekly basis for at least one hour.
• Provide ongoing individual and group intervention and support to program participants.
• Provide support, options, referral and liaison with community resources and agencies as required.
• Connect with land‑people, match people to housing, conduct housing advocacy and teach life skills.
• Provide referrals for clients as required.
• Commit to FTP’s core values of Compassion, Integrity, Equity and Social Responsibility.
• Adhere to FTP and HART Hub policies and procedures and comply with regulatory requirements such as OHSA, AODA, etc.
• Perform additional duties as required or delegated by Management.

• Post‑secondary education in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting the homeless population.
• Strong knowledge of Housing First Principles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Certificate and maintenance of clearance requirements during employment.
• Valid driver’s licence and insurance.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

• 35 hours per week, including day, afternoon and weekend hours to be established.
• Able to work well with both internal and external clients.
• Travel by vehicle to community sites for client support as required.

$29.17 to $32.41 per hour + allowance in lieu of benefits.

Family Transition Place is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Family Transition Place is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AI is not used in the selection process.