Job Description

Program and Position Summary

The HAT After Care Facilitator & Clutter Coach is a role that blends group facilitation with one-on-one in home peer support. This role will provide hands on support to participants who have completed the Buried in Treasures (BIT) program and are now participants of the aftercare program. The position will work closely with the Hoarding Based Case Managers to engage with individuals to assist in the sorting and removal of household items as identified by the program participant in their home. Guide participants through goal setting, tracking, and celebrating personal successes.

Main Duties

-Facilitate ongoing After Care sessions for BIT graduates using a trauma informed lens

-Co-create and deliver group content, with a focus on progress and resilience

-Provide support in decluttering of participant homes, including but not limited to garbage removal and preparation for pest treatment

-Assist participants in accessing other decluttering or cleaning supports as needed

- Maintain clear and confidential notes on client interactions

-Communicate information that could affect the safety and well-being of clients, program participants and staff, upon direction of Options Housing staff or the HAT Program Manager

-Participate in regular HAT team meetings ? Collaborate with the Case Manager to provide physical decluttering support

-Provide feedback on the ongoing development of the After-Care model

Job Qualifications

- Lived experience of any of the barriers faced by individuals living with housing precarity

-The ideal candidate would have lived experience with hoarding behaviours, demonstrating coping and recovery skills

-Previous experience in leadership or mentoring is considered a strong asset

-Complimentary training, education, and work experience are considered assets

-Ability to converse in languages in addition to English is considered a strong asset

-Vulnerable sector check *having a criminal record may not exclude you from the hiring process, all applicants with concerns about undergoing a record check are invited to contact HR for support in the application process.

Suitability

-Must be physically able to bend, lift, stand, climb for extended periods of time

-Must be able to up to lift 20kg safely

-Have a non-judgmental and inclusive approach in a variety of situations

- Be comfortable working in various settings including workshops and clients' homes, adhering to organizational health & safety policies

-Must be conscious of pest management best practices, be willing to participate in training

-Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team

-Willingness to travel between work locations using public transit or a personal vehicle -An awareness of the issues faced by individuals living with housing precarity

-Sensitive to cultural differences, as demonstrated in practice

-Ability to apply harm reduction principles in work with individuals

-Ability to respect professional boundaries when working with program participants

-Basic knowledge and experience working with computers

-Be willing to debrief and check in regularly with the HAT Program Manager to support personal wellbeing

This is a summary of duties for the position of HAT After Care Facilitator & Clutter Coach and is in no way an exhaustive list of duties. Options Housing is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with lived experience of homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health. Options Housing welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Accessible formats and communications are available for applicants on request by contacting our Manager of Human Resources at elauriebeaumont@optionshousing.ca This position requires you to work at all Options Housing locations, in the community and in individuals' homes. This means exposure to sometimes-harsh environments; smoke, pests, pets, clutter, verbal abuse and other adverse conditions. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crises and potentially hostile situations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.22-$36.33 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person