Community housing worker

Now hiring: Community housing worker at Safe at Home Society in Whitehorse, YT. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Work schedule: To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must manage events.
• The candidate must offer mentoring.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Or equivalent experience.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a community agency to deliver programs, coordinate services, and support individuals and families.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate must work in a social service or charity agency, delivering programs and support that address community needs and promote social welfare.
• The candidate must work in a shelter for the homeless, providing support, programs, and services to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?