Reaching Home Worker

The Reaching Home program focuses on the prevention and reduction of homelessness and encourages community partnerships that contribute to a more sustainable and comprehensive continuum of support designed to help homeless individuals move to self-sufficiency and to prevent those at risk from becoming homeless. The Reaching Home program operates on identified community (client) needs ranging from temporary transitional accommodations to permanent housing and provides cultural safe supports to Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. The program works closely with local hotels/motels for transitional accommodations and with various local organizations in providing client supports including food
security, landlord & tenant matters, and referrals.

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:
-Post-secondary education in a related social services field.
-Sound knowledge of the current state of homelessness & near-homelessness issues in our catchment area.
-Must be able to work effectively as a member of the Reaching Home team.
-Must be able to demonstrate empathy for the less fortunate among us and be non-judgmental in attitude towards people in need.
-Successful experience working with Indigenous clients in the related field.
-Ability/experience in providing one-to-one support for Indigenous clients.
-Possess knowledge of social and cultural needs and interests the Indigenous community.
-Able to work in collaboration with other community agencies for program services.
-Complete intakes, assessments, & action plans and referral services as necessary.
-Excellent oral, written, file maintenance, & computer technology skills.
-Must be capable of working with minimum supervision.
-Familiarity with area mainstream and Urban Indigenous service providers
-Ability to work as a team member.
-Possess a clear Criminal Records Check (CPIC) with vulnerable persons screening.
-Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
-Must be able to work flexible hours including periodic evenings and weekends
-Must be vaccinated against the prevalent strain of the Covid-19 Virus.

52,000 – 64,000$ Yearly

Submit to Compton Khan, Executive Director. Email to [email protected]

Your application must include a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references, one of which must be from your current or most recent supervisor.