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About the Role
The HART Hub (Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub) is a low barrier treatment-oriented space offering supports to individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and who face challenges related to addiction and/or mental health. As part of this collaborative and client-centered team, you will work alongside external agencies/community partners, healthcare providers, addiction specialists, and participants working towards reducing barriers, connecting to resources, and supporting access to safe, appropriate, and permanent housing.
Responsibilities
- Meet participants where they are at, build relationships, determine needs, and identify barriers.
- Conduct housing searches and build/maintain landlord relationships.
- Create a housing stock portfolio.
- Ensure units meet bylaws and the building code act.
- Assess cleaning and repairs required in all units.
- Utilize advocacy skills in initial viewings with landlords on behalf of participants.
- Prepare and maintain statistical data to identify trends and develop strategies.
- Work with individuals from diverse populations and cultures from a restorative lens.
- Engage landlords strategically, understand housing market trends, and employ negotiation skills.
- Work collaboratively with community partners to achieve the HART Hub mandate.
- Ensure the safety and security of participants, co-workers, and the community.
- Work effectively alongside colleagues from other community agencies to assist participants in navigating the HART Hub and London’s housing system.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education from an accredited institution or relevant work experience (e.g. social services, real estate, property management, sales, marketing).
- Experience in sales, marketing or real estate is beneficial.
- Excellent knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act and Housing First Philosophy.
- Excellent knowledge of the local housing market.
- Intermediate / Standard First Aid & CPR with AED - Level C.
- Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle.
- Proficiency in both official languages of Canada is an asset.
- Requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening at the applicant's cost.
Skills
- Housing market knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of Housing First philosophy
- Trauma-informed approach
- Crucial conversation skills
- Advocacy skills
- Negotiation skills
Location
- London community
Work Type
- Full-time
- Split between office and community
- Expected to regularly travel within the London community
Experience Level
- Relevant work experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary education
Salary/Compensations
- Wage grid including annual wage progression
Benefits
- Employer paid benefits package
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- Paid personal days
- Employer RRSP contributions
- Professional development funds
About the Company
- SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission.
- We adhere to the French Language Services Act.
- We are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA.
Equal Opportunity
- We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences.
- Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
- If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department.
- We do not use AI in screening or selecting applicants.