Housing Specialist

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description : OBJECTIVE

Assist chronically homeless individuals and families to obtaining and maintaining appropriate accommodation and provide ongoing housing based case management (CTI) through telephone and / or home visits.

Housing Specialists procure housing through landlord engagement and subsequently connects chronically homeless individuals and families with prescreened housing choices and landlords that enable housing stability. Housing Retention supports will include but are not limited to housing searches, transportation, viewing, application assistance, housing income supports warm transfer referrals, landlord tenant act training, eviction prevention supports, rapid rehousing and housing based time limited critical time intervention case management that will contribute to successfully getting housed and / or staying housed.

EXPECTATIONS & TASK LIST

WORKING RELATIONSHIP(S)

• Reports to Program Services Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Program

Administrative Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Vulnerable Sector Check & Drivers Abstract : an original copy of a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and Drivers Abstract that are less than six (6) months old are required by your start date, and the results of the checks must be acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion. The cost of the VSC and Drivers Abstract are borne by the employee.

Compensation : Please note that this job falls under a collective agreement. The hourly rate for the Housing Specialist position is set at $25.19, and wage increments are provided based on collective agreement language.

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $25.19 to $25.19 with a maximum of $25.19. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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