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Gabriel Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation is seeking to fill the position of Tenant Services Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Administration this position's primary role includes but is not limited to developing a professional working relationship with tenants, providing guidance and/or referral services to families and individuals encountering difficulties with housing or housing related matters.
The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills and also be familiar with the culture of Aboriginal people, more specifically, Metis people. The successful candidate must have strong public relations, organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently with no supervision and the ability to work as a team player and be proficient in using all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point and Windows 7 or newer version.
Other duties include taking and assisting applicants to complete and process applications for housing placement, referrals to community resource agencies, working with the Office of Residential Tenancies, income verifications, completing move-ins and move-outs procedures, preparing reports and preparing correspondence regarding eviction notices, rent arrears and late payments.
Preference will be given to Metis/Aboriginal candidates who self-declare.
The ideal candidate will have at a minimum a Certificate in Social Work with a minimum 3 - 5 years related experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
Must be bondable, have valid driverss license free of encumbrances and suitable vehicle for work. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wage/Salary: Negotiable
NOTE: If you applied earlier, no need to reapply - your application is on file
Closing Date: 4:45 PM Friday January 19, 2018
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
- Human Services Diploma
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Research techniques
Type of Community or Social Service
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- Committees
- Contractors
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Seniors
- Male
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities