Housing Administration Worker (Contract)

• Assists with interviews of all potential applicants for permanent housing;
• Collects all required documentation related to tenancy eligibility and approval process;
• Works in collaboration with Community Support Workers and the Associate Manager to support tenants through the annual income review process;
• Performs initial rent calculations to determine eligibility for the Rent Geared to Income permanent housing programs; collects rent for initial payments and issue receipts;
• Works with RGI Specialist to schedule issue and receive necessary documents from tenants to conduct and complete annual income review mid-year changes and changes in household composition in accordance with funders guidelines;
• Stays up-to-date concerning trends issues information and relevant legislation including the Housing Services Act The Residential Tenancies Act Ontario Human Rights Code;
• Prepares and completes lease for tenant review and signature including meeting with the tenant to review the tenants and landlords responsibilities including the requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act and Housing Services Act.

• In depth knowledge of an academic or technical discipline normally acquired through completion of a relevant undergraduate degree (example: social work social sciences or fields related to social and alternative housing administration) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 3 to 5 years directly related work experience in a residential setting governed under the Residential Tenancies Act and the Housing Services Act;
• Excellent knowledge and working experience of Rent Geared to Income calculations and the Housing Services Act;
• ONPHA On Line Rent Geared to Income Certificate or equivalent is required;
• Proven experience working both independently and as part of a team in the planning and delivery of service;
• Experience working with diverse individuals and groups and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive services in a multi cultural environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills with the ability to work within an anti-oppression and feminist framework;
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills;
• An understanding of issues facing low income women and their children;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and remain calm in a crisis;
• Excellent organization skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work in a busy environment with competing demands;
• Knowledge of housing resources in the community;
• Advanced Computer skills to include: Word Excel Property Management software;
• Working knowledge of ARCORI software program an asset;
• Knowledge of a second language an asset.

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.