Supportive Housing Policy Analyst | |
| Job ID | 45-DD-67-73-27-84 |
| Company | Aboriginal Housing Management Association |
| Location | West Vancouver |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2021-06-16 |
| Posted Until | 2021-07-15 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Public Administration |
| Description | |
| For a full listing of the Supportive Housing Policy Analyst’s key responsibilities and preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities, please see the full job posting on our website at www.ahma-bc.org. Located on the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation Territory in West Vancouver, BC, the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) exists to make a difference in urban, rural and Northern housing. We oversee the administration of operating agreements between housing providers and Aboriginal housing organizations, keeping everyone’s best interest in mind and developing and maintaining relationships of trust. Every employee on our team is integral to ensuring our success and the success of the Housing Providers we serve. AHMA provides leadership, technical and program support services to our housing partners. Key to the success of our member groups is their ability to govern effectively, build capacity and undertake operations in a manner that promotes and sustains safe, secure, affordable housing and related services in healthy communities. The Supportive Housing Policy Analyst (SHPA) supports AHMA housing providers in the coordination and implementation of supportive housing programs and services through a harm reduction lens in efforts to address mental health needs and reduce homelessness and poverty in Indigenous communities. The SHPA works with Housing Providers through the integration of community harm reduction education and program initiatives that link to resources in order to overcome systemic challenges and promote responsiveness within the system to community needs. Accountability includes the development, planning, coordination and support, and evaluation of harm reduction programs and those that address homelessness, poverty and mental health. | |
| Start Date | Aug 2021 |
| Salary | $62000-$72000 |
| Education Requirements | Post-secondary education in Public Policy, Public Administration or related discipline. |
| Essential Skills | • Expertise in psychosocial rehabilitation, housing first, trauma informed care, and harm reduction principles. • Good interpersonal skills; must display tact and diplomacy. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to guide and train others patiently and effectively. • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to make sound decisions based on an analysis of a range of issues and problems. • Ability to summarize and explain complex program information and funding requirements. • Ability to organize, coordinate and administer diverse community projects and programs • Good knowledge of Indigenous systems and practices, programs, barriers, challenges and opportunities. • Ability to investigate and solve problems creatively and within established regulations. • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision. • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and to maintain multiple priorities simultaneously. • Ability to travel throughout BC and Valid BC driver’s license required and reliable vehicle. |
| Experience | Three (3) years related experience working with marginalized populations and community resources including program evaluation with a focus on facilitating integrated approaches to community health and well-being for vulnerable populations. • Experience as a policy analyst. Experience working within an Indigenous community. Strong understanding of Indigenous health, social, cultural and justice systems and issues. |
| Languages | English |
| Weight Handling | 20 lbs |
| How To Apply | Email a cover letter and current resume to jobs@ahma-bc.org. |
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