Brian Paul Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario

Working under a Housing First and Harm Reduction philosophy, oversee the day to day coordination and operations of 362 Erb St. West, providing supervision to a team of tenant support staff, liaising with Region of Waterloo and other stakeholders, and participating in various community initiatives. Responsibilities include:• Lead the delivery of programs and supports for onsite supportive housing• Provide quality assurance and program evaluation, ensuring that programs and supports are effective, efficient and in keeping with SHOW’s vision and mission of inclusion, collaboration, and trust• Strategize and guide Best Practices in supportive housing service delivery• Evaluate and navigate crisis situations • Collaborate with community support agencies ensuring positive ongoing relationships are developed and maintained• Identify opportunities for community outreach to promote the work of SHOW, including publicspeaking, funding and promotion• Ensure that all relevant community partners are provided with ongoing communication in order to strengthen and grow relationships with other agencies• Participate in community meetings/activities and proactively seek opportunities to further SHOW’s mandate, mission and values• Identify new funding opportunities, pilot projects and donation possibilities that will benefit the agency, tenants, and community• Participate at various tables and committees including the Housing Stability System, Supportive Housing Working Group, Housing Providers Working Group, Solutions to Poverty, HHUG (Homelessness and Housing Umbrella Group), and the Community Well-being Advisory Committee (Cambridge)• Chair of the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Sub-committee for CWAC

Kitchener, Canada Area

Contract position (November 2017 - April 2018), managing the Mobile Housing Support Team (Housing First), Bail Beds Program, Overnight/Overflow Shelter, Charles Street Men's Shelter (interim) and Landlord Responsibilities for Supportive Housing at Eby Village, Charles Village and Cramer House•Develop and implement strategies to foster collaboration and partnerships with organizations, municipal departments (Community Services and Housing Services) and housing providers.•Develop and monitor program goals, objectives and performance, as per requirements set by the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the Attorney General. •Conduct performance evaluations, including recruitment, supervision and staff training, ensuring consistent and effective management across all programs.•Assist in client issues as needed, including mediation and conflict resolution relating to housing stabilization and eviction prevention supports.•Oversee the development, enhancement, and delivery and modifications of supportive housing and client-centred programs.•Represent House of Friendship at professional and community meetings including, Housing Stability System Planning Table (HSS), Critical Safety List Working Group, CSD HOU Providers Supportive Housing Group and Count Me In Advisory Group.•Collaborate with community partners to ensure consistent and accurate service provision and adherence to program requirements and data evaluation.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Working under a Housing First Model, lead an interdisciplinary team of 15, including Housing Support and Housing Help Workers. • Lead a team of Peer Volunteers in the 650 Lobby program.• Property Management responsibilities for subsidized housing.• Prepared, drafted and monitored program financial information and budgets, reports and statistical information for the agency and funders. • Drafted and prepared available Request for Proposal (RFP) applications.• Assisted team in delivering front line care in conflict resolution, mediation and counselling. • Facilitated post event staff de-briefings.• Planned and implemented innovative mechanisms for community input, self-help, and community development activities.• Facilitated, procured and developed fundraising opportunities and donations with new and established donors.• Ensured that programs, organizational policies and procedures are carried out.• Implemented staff development initiatives, including the recruitment, hiring and carrying out of personnel functions in a unionized environment.• Represented WoodGreen at all committee and community engagement events including the Housing Help Network, Rooming House Working Group, Immigrant and Refugee Housing Committee and Shelter/Support & Housing Administration meetings.• Developed and maintained strong working partnerships, including the Toronto Drop-in Network, Second Harvest and The Daily Bread Food Bank.• Provided support and assistance to other onsite programs such as First Step to Home, a 4-year transitional Housing program for older men with a history of homelessness.• Worked in conjunction with other WoodGreen programs including as Financial Wellness, Homeward Bound, Counseling and Support Services, Supportive Housing/Wellesley Residence, Employment Services, Volunteer Services and Immigrant/Newcomer Support Services.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provided support services and advocacy to former residents of Tent City including information/referral services and obtaining/maintaining housing. • Assisted in landlord mediation, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and negotiation.• Used informal counselling techniques such as Motivational Interviewing and life skills training in order to increase Client’s wellness and self-efficacy, using a client centred, harm reduction approach.• Using case management skills, developed short and long term housing and support service plans based on each client’s unique needs.• Assisted clients in facilitating and developing relationships with various agencies such as Housing Connections, Ontario Works, and Ontario Disability Support Program. • Developed, implemented and facilitated various social/recreational programs in the Lobby Program, promoting self-empowerment and positive group dynamics.• Assisted individuals to develop independent living skills, increasing one’s self-efficacy and improved mental and physical well-being.

Hamilton, On

• Completed Drop-in Centre client intake and referrals to local agencies such as shelters and withdrawal management centres.• Assessed immediate crisis issues and made appropriate referrals.• Dispensed alcoholic beverages on an hourly basis to clients in a managed alcohol special care unit.• Worked with staff of physicians and nurses to monitor and deliver 24/7 frontline care.• Provided client-centered stage based counseling using motivational interviewing strategies, including harm reduction/relapse prevention and life skills.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Bacehlor of Arts

Graduate Certificate (With Honours), Concurrent Disorders

Counselling Skills, Developing a Health Lifestyle, Relapse and Harm Prevention

Certificate Program - Non-Profit Leadership For Impact, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management