Posted April 10, 2022

Full Time Community and Housing Support Worker, Temporary Contract (8 weeks) Hamilton

Company: Indwell
Wage: 17.00
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: 40
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? Yes

Job Description

Full Time Community and Housing Support Worker (2 positions), Temporary Contract (12 weeks)
Mental Health Services Hamilton – Hamilton, ON
Contract Dates: May through August 2022

Canada Summer Jobs
Candidates must be between the ages of 18-30

About Indwell: We are a Christian not-for-profit charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society. Our belief is that every employee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES. Being a part of our amazing team you will be fulfilled working together with others who are genuinely invested in Indwell’s mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model

Position Description: The Community and Housing Support worker promotes housing stability for marginalized individuals, supporting their health, wellness, and community belonging.

Hours of Work: Full time, 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet program needs, including evenings, nights, and weekends. This position is a temporary contract, ending after 12 weeks (subject to approval).

Duties for this position include:

Working as part of an inter-disciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support to individuals.
Supporting individuals with activities of daily living. 
Administering medication, recording daily shift notes. 
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Reinforcing individuals’ life skills, spirituality, and social and community skills by supporting participation in cultural, spiritual, recreations, leisure, and social activities.
Arranging and coordinating aspects of recreational and community activities.
Documentation of events, including program planning, tracking of participants, evaluation of events.
Developing therapeutic relationships.
Household duties: cooking and cleaning, other duties as assigned.

Remuneration: $17/hr.; hours and position length subject to approval of Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs.

Requirements & Prerequisites

Requirements: The successful candidate should demonstrate a warm, sensitive and caring approach, the ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative. Must have strong problem-solving skills, be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have a genuine interest in supporting people living with mental illness.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and related experience.

How To Apply

To Apply: Please apply online with cover letter and resume at: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all applicants; however, only applicants that are being considered will be contacted.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization. 