Transitional Housing & Support Worker

Jewish Family and Children's Services•Vaughan, ON

7d•CA$69,000 - CA$91,000

About The Position

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work
Minimum 3 years’ of experience in supporting women experiencing violence and/or housing instability
Member of OCSWSSW in good standing
Knowledge of community housing resources and government income support programs
Experience in crisis intervention, case management and housing support services.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Russian, Hebrew or another language reflecting the local community will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, client-centred case management and crisis intervention to women experiencing violence and housing instability.
Develop and implement individualized service, safety, and housing plans in collaboration with clients and internal team members.
Support clients in obtaining and maintaining safe, stable housing through advocacy, housing stabilization, and tenancy support.
Assist clients with applications for housing, financial assistance, government benefits, and other community resources.
Deliver life skills, budgeting, and financial literacy support to promote long-term housing stability and independence.
Collaborate with landlords, housing providers, and community agencies to coordinate services and advocate on behalf of clients.
Make referrals to internal and external community resources to address clients' social, legal, financial, and housing needs.
Maintain accurate, timely client documentation, case notes, and required program records in accordance with agency and legislative requirements.
Represent JF&CS professionally while building collaborative relationships with community partners and participating in program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.