Family Support Worker position (14-Month Contract)

Emily Murphy Non-Profit Housing Corporation (EM) is a Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI), social housing provider, with 38 stacked town homes exclusively for young single parents and their dependants. EM currently houses roughly 38 parents and 60 children.

We are a supportive housing community, offering an array of social supports including but not limited to: programs for children and youth, respite care, collective kitchens, craft nights, referrals, crisis intervention, short-term counselling and various other community development initiatives.

At this time, we are seeking a Family Support Worker for a 14-month contract position with the possibility of extension.

Overview of Family Support Worker responsibilities:

• Develop and Facilitate day-to-day activities for children, adults, youth and families, which will facilitate meeting the tenants in need of support.
• Establish and maintain professional and trusting relationships with tenants and outreach to tenants regarding upcoming events and opportunities for community involvement.
• Establish and maintain professional and trusting relationships with community members and other agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and boundaries as set out in the Confidentiality Policy.
• Respond to crises and facilitate short-term counselling for tenants, as required.
• Have a good knowledge of referral sources in the community and support tenants in accessing these services.
• Provide advocacy to support tenants, as required.
• Mediate conflict between tenants.
• Facilitate intake sessions for new applicants to fill unit vacancies.
• Participate in community forums, attempt to engage community members in activities and encourage community development initiatives.
• Perform other general staff duties, as required.

Specific tasks include:

• Actively engage in program development and facilitation for children and adults.
• Provide tenants with in-home support, as required.
• Facilitate administrative tasks for the Program Office, including the maintenance of petty cash, tenant list, tenant files, etc.
• Provide transitional/exit planning with tenants who graduate from supportive housing, as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education should reflect the nature of work at EM (i.e. Child and Youth Worker (CYW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Recreational Worker Diploma)
• Understanding of:
  • The challenges/barriers faced by young single parents and their children living in social housing
  • Community development strategies
  • Therapeutic techniques to engage children and youth participants in group settings
• Applicants must also provide a valid Criminal Reference Check (specifically to work with the vulnerable sector).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is highly preferable
• First Aid and CPR level C certificate
• Bilingual an asset

The position is for 30 hrs/week starting June 3^rd, 2024. Salary to commensurate with experience

Interested and qualified applicants can submit their resume by May 17^th, 2024 to or fax to 613.834.8259.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.