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WoodGreen Community Services

Delivers social services, housing, employment

Housing Services Coordinator

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToronto, ON, CanadaCA$56.8k - CA$58k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Social Services or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of social services experience supporting individuals with a history of street involvement and/or individuals with low income.
  • Understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act, the Housing Services Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
  • Property management experience, including lease administration, rent collection, and unit turnover management.
  • Experience with group facilitation and an understanding of group dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Administer rent-geared-to-income processes for all tenants, including annual income reviews, required notifications, and rent-geared-to-income calculations.
  • Facilitate intake management, including background checks, lease generation, and tenant orientation.
  • Collect rent, establish payment schedules to manage arrears, and follow up on Landlord and Tenant Board notices.
  • Work with building services to ensure units and building facilities are maintained in good repair.
  • Educate tenants about basic and preventative maintenance issues and their responsibilities for maintaining their apartments under their tenancy or occupancy agreements.
  • Conduct assessments and help tenants identify issues, problem areas, and relevant needs within their housing community, and facilitate problem resolution.
  • Facilitate, support, and encourage tenant engagement in the ongoing management of their building and participation in the tenant community.
  • Provide tenants with necessary housing information, including their rights and responsibilities.
  • Facilitate tenant participation in developing community standards and policies, resolving conflicts, mediating grievances, and developing forums to address issues.
  • Provide remedial support and access to resources and referrals for residents managing situational and/or ongoing interpersonal or intrapersonal concerns.
  • Intervene in crisis or conflict situations and mediate disputes related to tenancy.
  • Work with tenants through issues that affect housing security.
  • Identify and address barriers to tenants maintaining their tenancy.
  • Use an eviction-prevention model to support tenants in maintaining housing through regular follow-up, case-conference meetings, and liaison with relevant tenant supports.
  • Monitor and review tenant needs and issues and communicate information to the Manager.
  • Act as a service broker, mediator, and link with other agencies to support tenants.
  • Develop community-building programs to engage residents, encourage social interaction and inclusivity, and support empowerment and self-sufficiency.
  • Assess tenants' social and recreational needs.
  • Work with a team to plan and deliver community programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience working with women who have experienced violence, addictions, abuse, and/or homelessness.
  • Knowledge of issues faced by newcomers to Canada.
  • Knowledge of client-centered, feminist, and anti-oppressive frameworks.
  • Experience in conflict resolution, crisis response, intervention, de-escalation, advocacy, and negotiation.
  • Knowledge of community resources that support low-income individuals and individuals with a history of mental health issues, addictions, or trauma.
  • Cultural competency and the ability to communicate clearly with individuals from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds and with varying abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate and work independently, multitask, and organize and prioritize efficiently.
  • Strong interviewing, assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

WoodGreen Community Services

Delivers social services, housing, employment

WoodGreen Community Services offers a broad range of social supports to Toronto residents, including housing resources, health care, seniors’ programs, support for neurodiverse people and their caregivers, financial counselling, employment services, child care, and settlement services for immigrants and refugees. It delivers these through interdisciplinary teams and partnerships that coordinate access to housing, health, education, and employment, helping clients navigate barriers and build skills. As one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto, WoodGreen differentiates itself by co-designing services with clients and the community and by serving as a United Way Anchor Agency connected to a broader network. Its goal is to empower individuals and communities to overcome barriers, improve well-being, and gain independence and opportunity.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
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