Transitional Housing Worker

2 weeks ago

Woodstock, Canada Oxford County Community Health Centre Full time

_**CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY**_

**We’ve Set the Standard Very High on Teamwork**

**Join Us to Set It Even Higher **

The Oxford County Community Health Centre (OCCHC) exists to address the needs of community members who face a range of barriers in everyday life.

We are seeking:

- **TRANSITIONAL HOUSING WORKER - WOODSTOCK **_

The _Transitional Housing Worker (THW)_ supports individuals experiencing homelessness in Oxford County, specifically Woodstock and area, through our Transitional Housing program. The transitional living residence - known as Huron House - is an inviting 14 bedroom home in Woodstock, owned privately, and operated by the OCCHC.

**Overview - **the incumbent will:

- Receive referrals / meet with prospective Transitional Housing clients to complete intake procedures - assess & triage client needs, & determine eligibility for transitional living
- Assist Huron House clients to develop basic life skills through coaching & goal planning; building motivation & confidence to achieve goals & stability; instilling a sense of emotional & social belonging; developing creative group programs; & establishing trusting relationships
- Uphold daily operations e.g. guest guidelines, health & safety, room checks, individual client support to attend appointments, house seeking, maintenance, conflict mediation, discharges & move-in’s, & household basic supplies
- Build strong & productive relationships with community partners & landlords
- Navigate community resources, & transition toward permanent housing

**Compensation: 12 month contract with possibility of extension.**

Competitive compensation & in-lieu % benefits.

**Hours of Work**:37.5 hours weekly - Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

**Requirements**:

- Completed post-secondary education in social services or related field and a current Member of a regulatory college in good standing, such as the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Considerable experience addressing the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or those at risk of homelessness

**Experience**:Open - we’re looking for the right person
- **Are you someone who**:_
- Embraces our model as a community health centre - passionate about clients directing their journey, and unwavering in your beliefs about the social determinants of health
- Is comfortable with ambiguity, variety, spontaneity - quite simply, rolling with it
- Depends upon teamwork to deliver the best possible outcomes, yet independent & self-led in your actions - transparent in what you know and don’t know
- Loves creativity - can think fast on your feet, and outside of the box
- **Interested? **_

To apply, send your resume and cover letter by **Wednesday, February 21st, 2024.**

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-21

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