Housing Outreach Worker
Surrey, BC, Canada
Job Description
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Daughters of Hope Resources Society is a black led not-for profit organization registered in BC. Our vision is to:
Expected start date: 2024-06-17
- Empower black and racialized individuals and families including refugees and newcomers , to thrive by preventing and reducing poverty and homelessness.
- Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assess intake applications for Rental and Utility assistance, collect confidential information and documents in a secure manner, enter data and maintain cofidential client files.
- Assist clients with all aspects of housing search and placement into permanent housing
- Complete housing applications, prepare necessary documentation and negotiate with Landlords and property managers.
- Coordinate with movers when clients are ready to move into housing and associated housing set ups.
- Food, furniture and clothing donation pick up and distribution.
- Provide information, supports and referrals for housing options, Community and employment agencies, Social Services, and related government services (e.g., Child tax credit, immigration issues)
- Advocacy and education on Landlord/ tenant rights and responsibilities.
- Help clients establish and follow budget that will allow for housing stability.
- Maintain computerized client records, daily activity logs, mileage logs and other reports as directed.
- Attend Service providers network meetings.
- Outreach to communities, Service providers and stake holders to promote the program.
- Diploma in Community Social Service
- Valid Class 5 Driver\'s License and Drivers\xe2\x80\x99 Abstract.
- OFA 1 First Aid Certificate
- Minimum work experience of two years (2) years OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience OR other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to work.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport while maintaining boundaries with clients
- Ability to relate positively and sensitively woth people from in varying cultural and socio-economic bankgrounds.
- Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention Skills
- Speaking French, Swahili, Arabic or other African languages would be an asset.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record check clearance.
- Valid Canadian Driver\'s License with satisfactory Driver\'s Abstract and access to a car.
- Paid time off
- Work from home
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- work: 2 years (required)
- Drivers license (required)
- 75% (required)
Expected start date: 2024-06-17
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2300230
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSurrey, BC, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned