Housing and Outreach Worker

4 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Wigwamen Incorporated Full time

Wigwamen Incorporated is Ontario’s oldest and largest urban Indigenous non-profit housing provider, and a registered charity. We're seeking an innovative, self-motivated, and highly organized applicant to fill a new Indigenous Housing and Outreach worker position in the GTA.  
The Indigenous Housing and Outreach Worker will be responsible to provide case management services to house community homeless Indigenous people through municipal programs in the City of Toronto. The Indigenous Housing and Outreach Worker will report to Wigwamen’s Program Manager and will work independently throughout the area. 

Provide comprehensive support to homeless Indigenous individuals and families seeking housing, including assisting with rental applications, navigating housing policies, and advocating for their rights within the housing system complete outreach to find Indigenous homeless community members that are eligible for programs under the City of Toronto’s Coordinated Access system
Act as a liaison and client advocate among those involved with the client’s care, including family, other caregivers, medical and other multi-disciplinary providers
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key supports and resources in the community
Perform all necessary clerical duties for client documentation, including rent café documentation, ID clinic coordination, computer entries, and logbook entries
Create a waiting list for CofT supportive and rapid rehousing programs for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness

Post-secondary education in Social Work, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or job experience
Minimum three years’ experience working with Indigenous peoples or those who are homeless in the GTA 
Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, housing issues and supportive services
Experience organizing and maintaining records, files, and applicant databases
Experience engaging with and building relationships with local Indigenous peoples and local organizations
Excellent interpersonal, planning, verbal communication, presentation, report writing, facilitation and liaison skills
Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Knowledge of historical issues impacting Indigenous communities, language, traditions, culture and experience working with the urban Indigenous community is a definite asset
A valid Ontario G Driver’s License, own vehicle and the willingness to travel is an asset
This is a full-time contract position. No phone calls, please.
 
We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.


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