Indigenous Housing and Outreach Worker

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Wigwamen Incorporated Full time

Wigwamen Incorporated is 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.
- 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 designing and printing promotional materials and obtaining the relevant supplies
- 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
- Experience working with vulnerable and marginalized sectors, and with clients with mental health issues and/or addictions
- 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
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while also managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends, as required

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Complete outreach to find Indigenous homeless community members that are eligible for programs under the City of Toronto’s Coordinated Access system
- Meet deadlines for housing opportunities by compiling and submitting client files
- 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
- Work with the Program Manager to identify and meet professional development needs
- Participate in agency and other meetings and initiatives as appropriate
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key supports and resources in the community
- Develop and maintain open and effective working relationships with leading partner agencies
- 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

This is a full-time contract position.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
- Wigwamen Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. 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. Please advise us in advance to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process._

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

**Salary**: From $1.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-22



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