Job Description
We have all shifts available-day, afternoon and night.
Blue Door
Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency housing services since 1982.
Reasons to Join Blue Door!
● Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP
● Work-life Balance
● Paid Time off such as personal needs days and generous vacation time
● Wellness Committee events such as yoga, luncheons, and holiday activities
Housing Navigator
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Navigators will assist in the operation of the programs in accordance with agency policies and procedures; maintain appropriate record keeping, complete intake/discharge forms, maintain security for
clients/staff/facilities, goal setting and referrals to other resources, informal individual and group counselling, promote co-operative living, participate in housekeeping duties including food preparation and cleaning.
What does a Housing Navigator do?
· Provides appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioral, physical needs of clients.
· Participates in design and implementation of program activities.
· Participates in research/evaluation/quality assurance activities that would enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of service delivery.
· Maintain appropriate record keeping, complete intake/discharge forms,
· Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
· Maintains confidentiality of residents.
· Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.
What you bring to the table:
· Minimum Social Service Worker or 2-year college diploma in a human services program.
· Experience working with the homeless or similar population.
· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
· CPI, CPR and First Aid Certification
· Understanding and delivery of anti-oppressive practices.
· Ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis.
· Reliable vehicle, valid driving license and insurance.
Salary information: $22.35 per hour
Blue Door is committed to the development of a staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti-racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homelessness. Blue Door is a unionized work environment.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $22.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Which Shift are you available to work?
Work Location: In person
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