Job Description

LUTHERWOOD IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCE MENTAL WELLNESS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. To better serve the diversity of our community, Lutherwood has invested in antiracism training and an organizational assessment in order to ensure that Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) individuals are represented in positions throughout the agency. Lutherwood is committed to the representation and hiring of all ethnicities, races, sexual/gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities and beliefs. There is one full-time permanent Housing Liaison Worker position available starting February 6, 2023 working 37.5 hours per week. Your Role: -Identifies private market landlords and property management groups to make available apartments/rental units for participants who experience chronic homelessness.
-Works with PATHS2Home team, landlords and property managers in matching participants needing housing with rental apartments/unit.
-Provides support to the relationship between landlords/property managers and community partners and tenant when needed. Your Talents and Experience: -Experience in supportive counseling and case management.
-Knowledge of the local housing market and community services within the K-W community.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-A degree or diploma in social services with relevant experience working in a community based setting.
-Reliable transportation is essential for this position.
-Required to hold a \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d class license and a two million dollar liability policy as part of personal car insurance. What\'s in it for you?

• Rate of Pay:
• At Lutherwood all salaries are categorized under a series of "bands" determined during our job evaluation process. When determining rate of pay for external hires, a candidates past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience currently fall within the band. Note: most new team members will start between the starting salary and the mid-point of the range.
• Job Band G (hourly wages): Min - $25.59, Mid - $27.71, Max - $31.28
• 3 weeks of paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year
• Paid sick-time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (no cost)
• Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our clients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Lutherwood requires new employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination approved by Health Canada. If you are customer-focused, results-driven and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit resume and cover letter linking experience with posting requirements, in confidence, no later than 4 pm on January 12, 2023 Job Type: Full-time Salary: $25.59-$31.28 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-01-12
Expected start date: 2023-02-06