Housing Support Worker

Legal Aid Ontario; Windsor; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community legal clinic in Windsor seeks a Housing Support Worker to provide advocacy and support for at-risk youth. The role involves assessment, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community networks to ensure adequate housing for survivors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in social work and experience with crime victims.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims of crime and/or newcomers to Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and support to at-risk youth under 24.
• Assess strengths and needs, advocate for housing.

Skills

Advocacy

Counselling

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

LAW is an interdisciplinary clinic combining legal and social work professions to meet the multi-faceted needs of the low-income community in Windsor and Essex County. LAW is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We strive to be an inclusive organization committed to fostering diversity in every aspect of our work, including hiring.

About the Position

The Housing Support Worker performs within a team environment to provide advocacy and support to at-risk and/or exploited youth under the age of 24. This position reports to the Project Coordinator and provides input to and consults with the Windsor Essex Counter Exploitation Network (WECEN) Advisory Committee.

The worker reports to the Coordinator of Social Work Services and collaborates with the Coordinating Committee. Responsibilities include providing housing supports based on the capacities and needs of survivors, assessing strengths and needs, understanding the housing system, and advocating for adequate and affordable housing regardless of where the survivor enters the housing continuum.

Key duties include assessment, counselling, case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral regarding emergency and long-term housing. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related program from a recognized university.
• Previous experience working with victims of crime and/or newcomers to Canada.
• Strong administrative, presentation, clinical, and advocacy skills are essential.

Compensation

• Annual salary between $48,000 and $52,300, commensurate with experience.
• Vacation entitlements start at 3 weeks per year and increase with seniority.

Interested candidates should apply by July 22, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in writing (including a cover letter and resume) to:

Legal Assistance of Windsor

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.