16 Oct
John Howard Society of Ottawa
Ottawa
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
- $56,083–$63,479 a year
Job type
- Part-time
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- On call
Location
550 Old ST. Patrick Street, Ottawa, ON
Full job description
John Howard Society of Ottawa
Housing and Reintegration Coordinator
Title: Housing and Reintegration Coordinator
Location(s): Ottawa
Salary: $56083.00- $63,479.00 per annum **based on work experience**
Hours: Full-time Hours (70 Hours, Bi-weekly)
Employer: John Howard Society of Ottawa
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through
the John Howard Society of Ottawa’s website, under the Careers tab at:
https://johnhoward.on.ca/ottawa/careers/
Closing Date: Friday, October 25,
2024
About the environment: Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.
About who we support: Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community.
We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.
About diversity at JHS Ottawa: The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process.
If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
About the role: We are excited to announce we are hiring a Housing and Reintegration Coordinator. In this position, you will lead a dedicated Housing team composed of Adult and Youth Housing-Based Case Managers, a Rooming House Caseworker, Housing Specialists, Community Caseworkers, and Housing Links staff.
In this role, you will also oversee the dynamic Reintegration team, which plays a vital role in supporting Crisis Intervention, Diversion Programs, and Records Suspensions. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of partners, making a meaningful impact on our community.
Responsibilities include:
- Program Management:
Oversee the day-to-day functions of Housing and Reintegration program staff, ensuring that both on-site and off-site team members are fulfilling their responsibilities effectively.
- Partnership and Funder Relations: Manage relationships with multiple and multi-system funders and fostering collaborative connections.
- Contractual Obligations: Ensure all program deliverables and duties align with contractual obligations, maintaining program compliance and meeting funder expectations.
- Team Leadership: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting open communication channels, encouraging the sharing of ideas, and addressing any concerns team members may have.
As the successful candidate, you have:
- College/ University Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience engaging and collaborating with vulnerable populations, specifically those at-risk or involved in the justice system
- Strong understanding of program delivery with the ability to effectively manage programs and provide team support
- Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the youth and/or adult justice sector
- Strong commitment and proven experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations
- Effective management and leadership skills, with the capability to lead a team and collaborate within a broader management structure
- Familiarity with the Housing First framework, Ontario Landlord-Tenant Act, HIFIS and SPDAT assessment tools
- Experience fostering relationships with clients, landlords, and community agencies
- Experience in homelessness and housing sector collaboration and client reintegration
- Proficient numerical skills with strong budgeting abilities
You’ll also be prepared to….
- Exercise extreme flexibility to accommodate fluctuating and varied program needs
- This position requires a certain number of onsite hours per week.
- Be on-call for program serious incident occurrences
You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work:
- You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence informed approaches.
- Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the best results for clients/communities you serve.
- Celebrating the uniqueness and lived experience of every person is part of your nature, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.
- As a leader, you lead in a way that helps employees live their strengths and reach their potential.
- Lead with compassion and care for others, and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.
- You are dedicated to providing services that prevent crime, reduce poverty and build self-sufficiency.
We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position- only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
▶️ Housing and Reintegration Coordinator
🖊️ John Howard Society of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa