Employment Type:
Contract ending March 1st, 2024, Bargaining Unit
Work Hours:
35 hours/week
Salary:
J- $34.21
Work Setting:
Hybrid – Opportunity to Work Remotely after Orientation & Training Period
Application Deadline:
November 24th 2023 by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Homeward Bound & Neighbourhood Programs
Homeward Bound is an employment wrap around program that assists female-led families who are living in unstable conditions make a successful transition to sustainable employment, permanent housing and independent living for themselves and their children. The program includes many components including, career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school aged children.
What You Will Do
Use professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform case work duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow up.
Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program including, liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.
Ensure that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
Responsible for ongoing liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services
Provide instrumental help to assist the women to resolve functional problems of daily living, to provide advocacy, and to facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help.
Deliver interactive workshops to deepen clients’ knowledge of college planning, life skills, employability skills, and budgeting skills.
Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to the appropriate source of support.
Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention in addition to maintaining a caseload.
Maintain client records in a centralized database in accordance with program policy.
Collect statistical data according to centre and unit policies.
What You Bring to the Team
Masters of Social Work or Master’s Degree in a related field. Bachelor of Social Work Degree may also be considered.
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent.
2+ years related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level, and employment planning and preparation work.
What Will Set You Apart
Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.
Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
Provide an ongoing feedback to enhance the employability of all clients
Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
Demonstrate an ongoing 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 and skills in using and referring to social resources.
Collaboration and teamwork skills essential
Able to work under pressure.
Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach.
Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community or other experience of social identity intersectionality.
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