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Client Programming Coordinator

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Position type: Permanent, Part-time

Location: 101-121 Kendleton Drive

Hours of Work: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary : $28.00 per hour + 7% lieu in benefits

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Applicants must quote “CPC-E”

The Client Programming Coordinator will work with the Client Services team to enhance the well-being of clients by designing and implementing programs, outings, and recreational activities based on client feedback. The position will evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of these programs, respond to client emergencies, and ensure compliance with Homes First policies, including harm reduction strategies. The Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining accurate client records, managing budgets, and ensuring effective communication of program details with clients and staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support with gathering feedback of clients as to desired programs, outings, recreational activities, that would best serve the needs of clients; design and oversee their implementation and
• Support the peer worker program onsite in achieving their program
• Support clients through activities such as socialization, budgeting, activities, programming, referrals, and accessing resources.
• Maintain accurate client records, client notes, and complete reports as
• Support with overseeing budget and resources to operate client programming, outings, recreational activities, that would best serve the needs of clients.
• Go offsite to support with the purchase of supplies for client
• Complete financial forms and keep track of receipts to ensure compliance with Homes First policies and procedures.
• Support partnerships operating programming
• Support with the operation and monitoring of current and ongoing programs, provide support, and evaluate program performance on a regular basis.
• Keep data and statistics on programs, events and Record attendance and involvement at activities and events of all internal and external stakeholders including staff, residents and agency partners.

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• Create communication strategies to ensure that clients and staff are informed and well-equipped regarding
• Work closely with the Client Programming Supervisor and the Client Services Department to coordinate events, obtain resources and volunteers, etc.
• Intervene in crises, de-escalate conflicts and respond to client emergencies, including overdoses and the administration of Naloxone or oxygen
• Ensure adherence to Homes First Policy and Procedures, including Homes First’s Harm Reduction

Policies.

• Ensure that all documentation is completed to agency standards
• Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in related field or equivalent in education and experience
• At least 1 year experience working with people who are homeless, in social/supportive housing, under-housed and/or dealing with addictions and mental
• Demonstrated experience performing case management functions and ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to complete reports and administrative forms
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of relevant laws, standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of resources and services available in the community
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and organization skills
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention and Intervention an asset
• Computer literacy, including the ability to access and use a variety of information system tools to support the delivery of the project to do so at a sophisticated
• Able to lift boxes up to 25
• Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours occasionally to accommodate activities such as training and events.
• Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness

Sector considered an asset

• Other duties as required

Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.

Working in a pet-friendly environment.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer

Please no phone calls, only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.