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About the Role

The Homeward Bound program assists female-led families in unstable conditions to transition to sustainable employment, permanent housing, and independent living. This role involves providing case management, counseling, and support services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform case work duties including assessment, goal setting, action plan development, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow-up using professional case management practices and clinical modalities.
• Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program.
• Liaise with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrollment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training.
• Ensure clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
• Liaise and coordinate with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.
• Assist women in resolving functional problems of daily living, provide advocacy, and facilitate access to support services.
• Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to appropriate support sources.
• Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain a caseload.
• Maintain client records in a centralized database according to program policy.
• Collect statistical data according to central and unit policies.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work or Master’s Degree in a related field. Candidates with BSW and related experience will also be considered.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level.
• Experience in employment planning and preparation work.

Skills

• Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
• Demonstrated case management skills.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
• Provide on-going feedback to enhance employability of all clients.
• Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
• Demonstrate on-going self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery.
• Social assessment skills.
• Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.
• Well-developed and timely documentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including internet research.
• Knowledge of community development.
• Skills in the use and referral to social resources.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
• Understanding of anti-oppressive practices.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approach.
• Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community, or other experience of social identity intersectionality.

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Contract Hourly
• 35 hours/week

Experience Level

• Minimum two (2) years related work experience

Education Level

• Master of Social Work or Master’s Degree in related field
• BSW

Salary/Compensations

• $37.38 per hour

About the Company

• WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities.
• A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.
• Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve.
• We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.
• WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
• If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required.
• Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.