Job Description

The Opportunity
Under the general supervision of the Encampment Coordinator, you will be responsible for connecting with individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness or at-risk of experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

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The ideal candidate will have the following:

•Experience working in a non-profit agency, government, or a customer service environment.
•Some experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty or substance use challenges.
•Strong knowledge and understanding of barriers to accessing safe, affordable and appropriate housing, informed by lived experience and or direct community involvement.
•Indigenous lived experience (culture and practices) or a commitment to support truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is preferred
•Knowledge of community resources and the causes of homelessness.
•Knowledge of community safety and well-being challenges individuals experiencing homelessness may face
•Ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse socio-economic, racialized populations, and cultural backgrounds.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and professionalism.

Required languages: English

Education level: no education required

Required skills: Ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse socio-economic, racialized populations, and cultural backgrounds. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on empathy and professionalism. • Self-starter with proven organizational skills • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team • Independent judgment when dealing with confidential or sensitive issues • Strong problem-solving skills • Proficiency in maintaining records and preparing reports. • Must be at a basic skill level in keyboarding, word processing, and spreadsheet software • Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence, or equivalent • Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

Additional skills / Assets: Experience working in a non-profit agency, government, or a customer service environment. • Some experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty or substance use challenges. • Strong knowledge and understanding of barriers to accessing safe, affordable and appropriate housing, informed by lived experience and or direct community involvement. • Indigenous lived experience (culture and practices) or a commitment to support truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is preferred • Knowledge of community resources and the causes of homelessness. • Knowledge of community safety and well-being challenges individuals experiencing homelessness may face

Closest intersection: Donald & May