About Home Base Housing:

Home Base Housing is in the business of ending homelessness. We do this by caring and providing individual wrap around services delivered by case managers to the vulnerably housed and homeless. With over 22 properties under our management, we provide emergency, transitional and supportive housing, for youth, families and single adults, a housing help centre, street outreach, One Roof- Kingston Youth Hub, housing loss prevention services and advocate for affordable housing for all.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Join us and make a difference!

One Roof Youth Drop-in Assistant

Overview

The One Roof Drop-in Assistant will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Drop-in which services 15-20 transitional aged youth per day. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing pro-social programming opportunities, making referrals to appropriate resources, acting as a liaison between community partners, and conducting intakes using a standardized measurement-based care approach. The successful candidate will also assist with general office operations, administrative, secretarial and reception duties at One Roof.

Duties and Related Tasks

• Running Programming Opportunities for transitional aged youth accessing Drop- in space
• Ensuring intakes with young people are completed
• Promoting in house programming opportunities
• Making client referrals to internal and external resources
• Ensuring safety and security of all program participants
• Providing outreach to youth when appropriate
• Providing Harm Reduction Supplies and training to youth
• Ensuring space is clean and organized
• Acting as receptionist at One Roof (answering calls, receiving visitors, and directing them to the appropriate staff)
• Handling inquiries about One Roof and determining if matters require the attention of another staff or management
• Booking appointments for clients with One Roof staff and community partners
• Preparing statistics and minutes for meetings as requested by the Program Manager or Supervisor
• Photocopying documents as required
• Ensuring maintenance of administrative filing system
• Accumulate and maintain resource materials for client usage
• Maintaining/inputting electronic client data base
• Ensuring youth have completed appropriate intake procedures utilizing My Wellness Passport tool
• Ordering supplies needed for ongoing operations of the office
• Working collaboratively with Manager, Supervisor, and community partners
• Keeping office machines in running order and stocked
• Ensuring any office repairs are dealt with
• Additional tasks assigned by Program Manager or Supervisor

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of office skills and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use a computer with knowledge of Microsoft software
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to set and maintain boundaries
• Awareness of Traditional Indigenous Healing
• Exceptional organizational skills in order to set priorities, coordinate and complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and good judgment in responding to enquiries
• Discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential data and issues
• Knowledge of housing, health care, programs, and community resources in Kingston preferred
• Experience working with individuals who are substance users, have mental health issues and/or who have come into contact with the criminal justice system preferred
• Solid judgment, problem solving and crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of transitional aged youth needs
• Knowledge of criminogenic risk factors
• Knowledge and implementation of harm reduction strategies
• Ability to de-escalate clients and provide tough messages

Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Social Services or related field preferred
• Administrative experience required
• All employees of Kingston Home Base Housing must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent and limit its spread. (An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the receipt of the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine)

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

Home Base Housing invites applications from all qualified individuals. Home Base is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Home Base provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $40,824.00-$47,615.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Location: RISE@149

Reports to: Program Manager – Kingston Youth Services

Overview

The Community Worker is responsible for the day-to-day operations and program planning for the residents of Kingston Youth Services’ supportive housing program. The Community Worker is available to act as a resource for clients and address urgent situations. The Community Worker works with persons individually or in groups to create or enhance the feeling of community and participation within the program.

Number of hours of work per week: 42

Description

• The Community Worker is responsible for the following tasks:
• Creating a welcoming, supportive, respectful and safe atmosphere
• Working with clients to develop, implement and evaluate programming and social activities offered at the location
• Providing assistance and interim support to clients in attendance
• Encouraging client involvement in activities and obtaining feedback on these activities
• Supporting the goals established by the client and his/her case manager and ensuring on-going communication with the case manager
• Promoting safety and security at the location at all times, taking action as required
• Menu planning, shopping, preparing and providing meals as scheduled
• Maintaining daily housekeeping routines with tenant involvement as appropriate
• Initiating referrals and/or connections within agency or community
• Attending all staff meetings and training sessions as requested
• Completing other duties as assigned by Program Manager
• Communication and Record Keeping
• Maintains data on number of persons in attendance and activities
• Prepares and circulates notes from any tenant meetings
• Other monthly statistics as required
• Menu plans and related record keeping
• Entries into the daily communication book as appropriate
• Entries into the client file as appropriate and completion of incident reports
• Attendance and participation at client review meetings

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth homelessness issues, services available, mental health and /or addiction issues
• Understanding of community building philosophy and techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong consumer focus
• Knowledge of housing, health care, and community resources in Kingston
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated skills in planning and implementation of activities
• Demonstrated ability to deal with hard to serve clients and negotiate difficult situations
• Computer competency related to job function

All employees of Kingston Home Base Housing must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent and limit its spread. (An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the receipt of the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine)

Qualifications

• University Degree or Community College Diploma in Social Services or related field preferred
• 2 years experience working with the population preferred
• Regular access to a car and a valid driver’s license
• CPR and First Aid Certification required prior to employment

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Overview

Emergency Shelter Workers provide emergency shelter services consistent with the Operating Standards for the Housing Assistance/Emergency Shelter Program and supports individuals in their housing search while staying in the In From the Cold Emergency Shelter (IFTC) for adults (25+ years).

Description

The Emergency Shelter Worker is responsible for:

· triaging individuals who seek emergency assistance for their housing crisis through administration of screening and coordinated access protocol;

· implementing diversion strategies as appropriate and consistent with the screening and intake results and provides general housing assistance during first contact;

· participating in the coordinated access system by implementing diversion and intake protocols;

· booking persons into the shelter when diversion is not successful or appropriate; and initiating a “warm transfer” to the receiving shelter as needed;

· administering the VI-SPDAT screening tool preferably within 24 hours of all new shelter bookings or when the client circumstance changes;

· initiating transfers to either the Rapid Rehousing or Housing First assessment team for those who “screen in” and supports housing process while client remains in the shelter;

· providing essential shelter services to meet the immediate need of clients for safe over-night accommodation; nutrition and hygiene, and security of belongings;

· assisting in the housing process by providing encouragement to resolve housing issues to decrease length of stays in the emergency shelter system and initiates transfers to Prevention-Diversion Program for clients who require additional support to secure housing;

· providing housing resources such as access to voice mail, housing listings and general housing search techniques;

· assisting with completion of application for Homelessness Prevention Fund as appropriate

· providing information on other community services to assist the individual resolve their homelessness;

· implement weekly programming to clients accessing the shelter; focusing on life skills and tenancy education to assist client in overcoming barriers to maintaining long-term housing.

Required skills and Knowledge

· knowledge of homelessness and affordable housing issues within the community and the strategies to end chronic homelessness which are identified the 10-year Municipal Housing and Homelessness Plan (Dec 2013);

· knowledge of the Operating Standards for the program and the program’s expected client outcomes

· knowledge of the resources in the community for individuals, youth and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, living in poverty, or living with mental health or addiction issues and skilled at brokering services for client appropriate to the responsibilities of the job;

· ability to assist in the housing process appropriate to the specific job responsibilities

· ability to integrate harm reduction approaches as appropriate in daily interactions with clients;

· ability to use assertive engagement techniques as appropriate in interactions with the client;

· competence in the administration and interpretation of the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) depending on job responsibilities;

· understanding of psycho-social rehabilitation, recovery model motivational interviewing and journey of change and its influence on client outcomes;

· ability to identify and assess risk and implement strategies which minimize risk to self, the client, and others;

· knowledge of and adherence to privacy legislation and policies within the organization related to confidentiality of client information;

· strong problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills within a solution-focused framework;

· ability to enter client data and information including SPDAT scores and case notes into HIFIS as required

· the ability to negotiate and mediate difficult situations and produce positive results

· ability to function as a participating member of the team and understand the work of the team as part of a broader system to end chronic homelessness

· knowledge of the principles and interventions required in a Housing First and Rapid Rehousing Program

· background in systems work, data analysis and supporting the work of others to achieve system goals;

· supports a learning culture that stays up to date with the main currents of thought and practice in the delivery of housing first programs

· ability to use strategies to appropriately divert people from the shelter system into other shelter solutions

· excellent written and oral communication skills

· knowledge of impacts homelessness has individuals

· implementation of life skills-based programming

Qualifications and Requirements

· university degree or community college diploma in a related discipline

· minimum three years work experience in human services

· possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle, with appropriate insurance

· Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training or related training

· First Aid and CPR

· CPIC – vulnerable sector required prior to employment

All employees of Kingston Home Base Housing must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent and limit its spread. (An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the receipt of the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine)

Hours of Work – IFTC

· average of 42 hours per week

· rotating schedule, includes statutory holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $41,684.00-$48,617.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability

This position is at Lilys Place working with families.

Emergency Shelter Workers at Lily’s Place provide emergency shelter services consistent with the Operating Standards for the Housing Assistance/Emergency Shelter Program and support individuals in their housing search while staying in the shelter.

Hours of work per week: 37 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Triaging individuals who seek emergency assistance for their housing crisis through administration of screening and coordinated access protocol;
• Implementing diversion strategies as appropriate and consistent with the screening and intake results and provides general housing assistance during first contact;
• Booking persons into the appropriate shelter when diversion is not successful or appropriate; and initiating a “warm transfer” to the receiving shelter as needed;
• Providing essential shelter services to meet the immediate need of clients for safe over-night accommodation; nutrition and hygiene, and security of belongings;
• Assisting in the housing process by providing encouragement to resolve housing issues to decrease length of stays in the emergency shelter system and initiates transfers to Prevention-Diversion Program for clients who require additional support to secure housing;
• Providing housing resources such as access to voice mail, housing listings and general housing search techniques;
• Implementing weekly programming to clients accessing the shelter; focusing on life skills and tenancy education to assist client in overcoming barriers to maintaining long-term housing.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• University degree or community college diploma in a related discipline
• Minimum three years work experience in human services
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle, with appropriate insurance;
  Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training or related training
• First Aid and CPR
• CPIC – vulnerable sector required prior to employment.
• All employees of Kingston Home Base Housing must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent and limit its spread. (An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the receipt of the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine)

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of homelessness and affordable housing issues within the community and the strategies to end chronic homelessness which are identified the 10 year Municipal Housing and Homelessness Plan (Dec 2013)
• Knowledge of the resources in the community for individuals, youth and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, living in poverty, or living with mental health or addiction issues
• Ability to assist in the housing process appropriate to the specific job responsibilities
• Ability to integrate harm reduction approaches as appropriate in daily interactions with clients;
• Ability to identify and assess risk and implement strategies which minimize risk to self, the client, and others
• Ability to use assertive engagement techniques as appropriate in interactions with the client
• Understanding of psycho-social rehabilitation, recovery model motivational interviewing and journey of change and its influence on client outcomes
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills within a solution-focused framework
• The ability to negotiate and mediate difficult situations and produce positive results
• Knowledge of the principles and interventions required in a Housing First and Rapid Rehousing Program;
• Ability to use strategies to appropriately divert people from the shelter system into other shelter solutions;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Implementation of life skills based programming.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $20.64-$24.07 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Every Weekend
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability