Supportive Housing Worker

**SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER** **Health Home and Community** **One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent Full-Time Position** **Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm** **Existing Vacancy** **Compensation: $25.60/hour-$29.77/hour** **About Cota** Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/ Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. Followed by our mission to support individuals with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities, we strive toward a vision of a supportive, inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you. **Role Overview** The Supportive Housing Worker is responsible for providing Recovery Oriented services to Cota service users in a manner consistent with Cota’s Mission, Vision and Values. **About the Team** The HHC program is an interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with Toronto Community Housing Corporation. The program provides case management and housing related supports to residents of 220 Oak St. The team consists of Case Managers, Supportive Housing Workers and Site Support Workers who supports tenants to maintain their housing, develop independent living skills, achieve mental and physical health stability, engage within the life of the tenant community, and to pursue personal recovery. **Primary Responsibilities:** The Supportive Housing Worker duties may involve, but not necessarily be limited to: * The Supportive Housing Worker duties may involve, but not necessarily be limited to: 1. In conjunction with the manager and supervisor, they assist with the search for, and acquisition of, appropriate housing units as may be required within the program 2. Coordinates intake processes including: + - Reviewing the referral information of applicants to the program - Coordinating and participating in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources - Determining eligibility for the program and confirming acceptance of new service users into the program - Coordinating move-in arr