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Program Housing AssistantWesley • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Program Housing Assistant

Program Housing Assistant

Wesley • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Program Housing Assistant

Posting # : 4237 Posting Date : January 05 2026 Posting Closing : January 12 2026

Have you heard of us

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and living wage organization. We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction housing poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton Halton and Brantford. Were committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team!

Are you the one were looking for

We are seeking a dynamic highly motivated Program Housing Assistant who demonstrates our values of compassion accountability responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients families and each other.

Reporting to the Managers of Halton Housing Services this position will assist in providing intake supports and carrying out day-to-day administrative services. Wesley Halton Housing offers services to the homeless in Halton Region supporting homeless families and individuals in a transitional program on-site. Services are based on a client-centered residential harm reduction and housing first approach delivery model.

The position is part of a team that provides 24 / 7 coverage. The position works rotating twelve-hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays. This is a 2-year unionized full-time temporary contract position. The rate of pay is $22.07 / hour . This position is 42 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities :

On-Call & Intake

  • Responsible to complete on-call assessment protocols before admitting individuals or families to temporary housing program coordinated through Halton 311
  • Screen applicants for any recent current or ongoing experience with domestic violence and make referrals to appropriate programs.
  • To provide set-up supports to new intakes into the program including rules and regulations of program participant consent & confidentiality forms and other intake tasks
  • To create and maintain a welcoming and safe housing environment within the current 24 hour 7 days a week service model.
  • Complete pre and post move in inspections of on-site units to ensure health and safety standards in collaboration with the programs Health & Safety Officer & Property Manager

Administrative

  • Document and input information into registry and participant files in computer data bases (COTS) to ensure accurate service statistics and participant records.
  • To document incidents as required.
  • Maintain regular and effective communication with relieving staff of events during shift so staff is aware of outstanding concerns or issues to address
  • Service Delivery

  • Ensure clients are safe during shift if an emergency arises staff will respond as required.
  • Respond to participant concerns related to daily living tasks provide referrals and guidance on issues related to living in temporary housing. To attend team meetings regularly / as scheduled
  • What you will bring :

  • A College Diploma in human services and administration must have studies pertinent to social services community health human resources and office administration.
  • Experience working with adults and families with mental health and addictions concerns and homelessness while providing non-judgmental supports lens.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and high stress situations.
  • Demonstrated experience as a highly motivated team player with proven ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
  • Demonstrated skills in basic IT supports (i.e. password reset computer updates etc.).
  • What we offer :

  • A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
  • Full Health & Dental Benefits
  • Personal & Vacation Days
  • RRSP Contribution Program
  • Flexible Work Options
  • Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You through professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
  • A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
  • Please ApplyVia : Our Wesley Bamboo Portal :

  • Click on this link : there you can access all of Wesleys job postings
  • Wesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interviewwill be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesleycan be foundon our website at .

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