fswe
Housing Outreach Worker
Windsor, Ontario
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
ExcelMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint
About the role
- What You'll Be Doing Take referrals from Ontario Works Caseworkers to assist clients with accessing the appropriate resources.
- Including assisting with the completion of ODSP packages, obtaining replacement ID, completing Central Housing applications.
- Provide resources and referrals to individuals or families that assist with problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Checking and maintaining the Ontario Works SharePoint document.
- Establish and maintain a current list of the available community resources available to individuals and families.
- Meet with potential clients, to assess, and determine the appropriate support necessary to help resolve their needs.
- Establish professional working relationships with community partners to properly assist the needs of clients.
- Document all activities using workbooks and SharePoint and HIFIS
- Provide support as needed to the Program Coordinator
- Acting as a key point of connection, the Housing Outreach Worker (WOW) supports individuals in navigating community resources, accessing housing options, and moving toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.
- Sound understanding of available housing, income support and related agency/government assistance programs in the community.
- Demonstrated ability to perform proactive community outreach activities.
- Purpose-driven work that creates meaningful change in our community
Requirements
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and use of your own vehicle.
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (Evenings and weekends may be required)
Nice to have
- University degree in Social Work (preferred) or a related field.
Benefits
- Minimum 2 years' experience in case management, community outreach, mental health, addictions or the housing and homelessness sector
- Competitive benefits package
- Weekly wellness time
Company info
- If a client is identified as unhoused, add individuals to the BNPL through the community's coordinated access initiative
- Make a Difference with Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE)
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