Transitional Housing Worker - Tillsonburg

24 MONTH CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

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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 – TILLSONBURG

The Transitional Housing Worker (THW) supports individuals experiencing homelessness in Oxford County, specifically Tillsonburg and area, through our Transitional Housing program. The transitional living residence – known as the Light House – is an inviting 7 bedroom home proudly owned by the United Way Oxford, with expectations that the OCCHC delivers the highest quality transitional living program in line with best practices.

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.
• Engage in outreach interactions with the unhoused population by attending the Tillsonburg Shelter, and Day Space (forthcoming), on a regular basis.
• Assist Light 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: 24 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.
• Understanding of community agencies and a wide cross-section of service providers – preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge of Tillsonburg & Area communities.

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?

We are committed to providing a supportive, safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact our office at 519-539-1111.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Visit our Website https://oxchc.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Generously Supported By: United Way, Oxford

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-22