Posted 12 days ago
Housing Stability Worker
@ St. Leonard's
London, Ontario
Overview
St. Leonard's is hiring a full-time Housing Stability Worker for its Mental Health Justice Supportive Housing Program in London, Ontario. The role provides case management, crisis intervention, advocacy and life skills support to adults with mental health challenges, housing instability and justice involvement, using a harm reduction approach. Shifts rotate over four weeks, mainly weekdays with one weekend shift every four weeks, and the work is mostly in the community with regular travel.
Responsibilities:
- Provide case management, assessment and crisis intervention to participants
- Develop individualized support plans focused on housing stability
- Build relationships with healthcare, addiction, landlord, income support and justice partners
- Complete program administrative functions
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education from an accredited institution
- 2+ years working with mental illness, addiction and justice involvement
- 2+ years trauma-informed work with diverse populations
- Intermediate First Aid and CPR with AED
- Valid G Class driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Intermediate First Aid and CPR with AED, Vulnerable sector police check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Full company description
For over 50 years, St. Leonard’s Community Services, London and Region has been dedicated to a community where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. Our mission is to support and advocate with individuals who are, or who are at risk of being, justice-involved. All that we do is grounded in our core values of inclusion, collaboration, compassion, and accountability. We offer education, community-based support programs and residential centers that: - Assist persons in conflict or at risk of conflict with the law - Promote, develop and implement improved policies, procedures and service delivery within the criminal justice system to assist in the prevention of crime - Promote acceptance of responsibility and accountability by persons in conflict with the law to assist with changing behaviour that contributes to crime - Promote understanding and education to our communities about their responsibility in both the incidence of crime and in the manner in which society responds to it The spirit of SLCS remains consistent with the original core values its founding members shared.
- LinkedIn followers
- 986
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 87
- Reported office locations
- 405 Dundas St, London, Ontario, CA
- 108 King Edward Ave, London, Ontario N5Z, CA
- 266 Egerton St, London, Ontario, CA
- 658 Little Grey St, London, Ontario N5Z, CA
- 313 Clarke Rd, London, Ontario, CA
- 499 Hill St, London, Ontario N6B 1E8, CA
- 340 Saskatoon St, London, Ontario N5W 4R3, CA
- Business categories
- Loyalty Programs
- Communities
- Young Adults
- Other recorded names
- St. Leonard's
- St. Leonard's Community Services, London & Region
- Specialties
- Restorative Justice
- Supervised Independent Living
- Safer Communities
- Criminal Justice System
- Community Residential Facilities
- Case Management
- Community Reintegration
- Accountability
- Diversion Services
- Housing First
- Homelessness
- Youth Justice
- Mental Health Crisis
- and Forensic Mental Health
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- 0
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For over 50 years, St. Leonard’s Community Services, London and Region has been dedicated to a community where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. Our mission is to support and advocate with individuals who are, or who are at risk of being, justice-involved. All that we do is grounded in our core values of inclusion, collaboration, compassion, and accountability. We offer education, community-based support…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civic and Social Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | London, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | Restorative JusticeSupervised Independent LivingSafer CommunitiesCriminal Justice SystemCommunity Residential FacilitiesCase ManagementCommunity ReintegrationAccountabilityDiversion ServicesHousing First |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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St. Leonard's is currently seeking a full-time Housing Stability Worker for our Mental Health Justice – Supportive Housing Program. The MHJ-Supportive Housing Program provides supportive, low-barrier housing and intensive case management services to adults experiencing mental health challenges, housing instability, and involvement with the justice system utilizing a harm reduction approach.
As a member of this team, you will provide participant centered, case management services such as assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy and life skills support to individual's with complex needs. You will work collaboratively with participants and the team to identify client’s strengths, assess needs and risks, develop Individualized Support plans and establish goals that focus on accessing safe, secure housing and remaining stably housed. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, addiction supports, landlords, income supports and justice sector stakeholders to coordinate care and enhance our participant’s outcomes.
As a member of this program, you will be responsible for the safety and security of clients, co-workers and the community. You will work collaboratively with other team members and community partners to complete administrative functions for the program.
The position would be working on a 4-week rotation, with shifts mainly between Monday - Friday and the hours of 8am - 4pm, 10am - 6pm and 12pm - 8pm with one Saturday and Sunday shift every 4 weeks of 8am - 4pm.
This position is based mainly in the community and will require regular travel within London and area.
Required Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals affected by mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and justice system involvement
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with, and providing empathic, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented responses to diverse populations, including individuals from indigenous communities, immigrants, and adults
- Intermediate (formerly Standard) First Aid & CPR with AED - Level C
- Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
- Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada will be considered an asset
What we offer:
- Wage grid including annual wage progression
- Employer paid benefits package
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- Paid personal time
- Employer RRSP contributions
- Investment in your professional growth, including professional development funds
This position requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening, at the applicant's cost, as per SLCS policy. We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA. Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department. This position is for an existing vacancy and we do not use AI in screening applicants.
SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. Feel free to share your story in your cover letter.
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