Windsor Homes Coalition Inc. Looking for Student Social Worker at Windsor, ON Full Time

Windsor Family Homes – Social Work Student Summer Job

Funded by: Canada Summer Jobs

8 Week Placement – 35 Hours/Week – $15/hr

Vision: Windsor Family Homes & Community Partnerships (WFHCP) vision is to have a community where everyone is able to thrive in a safe and affordable home.

Mission: WFHCP exists to provide safe, clean, affordable and accessible housing to those in need in Windsor & Essex County. The organization strives to work collaboratively with community partners to maintain and facilitate successful tenancies and eradicate homelessness while providing food, shelter and support programs.

Intern Duties & Responsibilities:

· Shadow the Coordinator of Tenant Advocacy when meeting with clients

· Eventually manage own case load

· Write thorough case notes that adhere to the agency’s policies

· Attend community meetings

· Assist in facilitating group sessions or activities

· Finding creative solutions to supporting tenants especially remotely due to current social distancing protocols

· Implementing theories to practice such as strengths-based perspective, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, etc.

· Developing mindfulness activities for children participating in summer camp

· Weekly meetings with supervisor regarding performance review

· Critical self reflection and evaluation

· Observing how the food bank operates

· Answering phone calls and completing an intake assessment

· Other duties as assigned

Assets:

· Knowledge in Housing First

· Knowledge in homelessness

· Personal laptop

Requirements:

· Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening

· Age 15-30 when the placement begins

· Enrolled in or graduated from a University level Bachelor of Social Work Program or a combination of related work experience and education

Please apply with a resume and cover letter.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, only those being chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

Schedule:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Application deadline: 2022-06-21
Expected start date: 2022-06-29