Rent Support Program Specialist

The Salvation Army

Unknown, Canada
Base: $25.29 - $31.62; bonus/equity: not specified...
Preventing homelessness
Eviction prevention
Client-centered approach
The Rent Support Program Specialist's primary responsibility is to prevent individuals entering homelessness, redirect individuals out of homelessness, and prevent further entrenchment into homelessness

Job Summary

  • The Rent Support Program Specialist's primary responsibility is to prevent individuals entering homelessness, redirect individuals out of homelessness, and prevent further entrenchment into homelessness.
  • This role involves working with homeless or near-homeless individuals, providing referrals, crisis intervention, and eviction prevention, while maintaining relationships with program partners and community agencies.
  • The position is a fixed-term, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a target pay rate of $30.00 per hour and a hiring range of $25.29 to $31.62.

Matching Summary

The Rent Support Program Specialist's primary responsibility is to prevent individuals entering homelessness, redirect individuals out of homelessness, and prevent further entrenchment into homelessness.

Salary

Base: $25.29 - $31.62; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Preventing homelessness
  • Eviction prevention
  • Client-centered approach
  • Data entry in HIFIS
  • Community agency liaison

Nice-to-have

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques
  • Problem-solving for clients
  • Adaptable to change

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma/Certificate
  • 2-5 years experience with homeless adults
  • Satisfactory Police Information Check
  • Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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