Job Description

Anticipatory Job Posting

Job description

The John Howard Society of PEI is anticipating the need for a passionate and motivated Community Engagement Housing Specialist to join our team. As a Community Engagement Housing Specialist, you will play a vital role collaborating with landlords and community organizations to identify and obtain or retain safe, stable and affordable housing for homeless Youth. If you are driven by a strong desire to reduce homelessness and make a difference in the lives of Youth in PEI while possessing exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Key Duties/ Responsibilities:

Reports directly to the Wrap Around Housing Program Manager Support Youth to find and secure housing through promotion and collaboration with landlords and community organizations Establish positive community and landlord relationships that will foster successful placements and housing stability Serve as liaison for local landlords and community organizations along with the Youth they support Establish a pool of rental properties in our service areas to then rapidly rehouse homeless Youth Work with landlords to negotiate rent or move-in deposits on behalf of the clients and facilitate positive landlord-tenant relationships Assist with the development and implementation of landlord engagement materials and events Provide housing search assistance to caseworkers and Youth Travel to housing sites to engage landlords and property managers Complete and maintain documentation with any client casenotes recorded in the HIFIS database Support data collection and reporting for the Wrap-Around Program Other duties may be required

Key Skills Required:

Knowledge of landlord-tenant laws and fair housing practices. Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with landlords. Possess a working knowledge of local housing providers, developers and property management companies Understands housing and homelessness based on the Housing First Model The ability to work with Youth and understand their needs The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment The ability to organize, prioritize and multitask The ability to problem-solve creatively The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude Strong communication skills, both written and oral Proficient with technology (electronic databases, computer programs and software, cloud-based drives) Familiarity with local, Provincial, and Federal resources an asset

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrable initiative and drive to seek housing and implement change Represent/promote the organization in a positive manner within the community

Qualifications:

University degree in human services or business and/or post-secondary education and certification in the field of human services or business or an equivalent combination of education and experience At least 2 years experience with local housing providers, developers or property management companies or related work experience Experience working with marginalized populations preferred CPR- First aid certified or willing to be trained Criminal record check is required Must have a valid Prince Edward Island driver's license and have access to reliable, insured transportation. Must be willing to commute to client and organization locations outside the office. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Disability insurance Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate to main office:

Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-08