Indigenous Housing Support Advocate

Ontario Native Women's Association; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Additional paid holidays

35 hour work week

Comprehensive benefits program

Healthcare Spending Account

Pension plan

Paid sick days

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is seeking a Housing Worker to advocate and support Indigenous people 16+ at risk of homelessness across Ontario. The Nihdawin Program helps with housing, advocacy with social services, and coordination with schools, courts, and landlords.

The role emphasizes wraparound supports, confidentiality, and community collaboration. A post-secondary diploma in social work and knowledge of housing systems are required; travel and flexible hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in social work or related field with minimum 3 years’ work in community service delivery.
• Knowledge of housing systems and experience assisting Indigenous families facing homelessness.
• Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, and ability to advocate and network with service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Indigenous people 16+ at risk of homelessness across Ontario.
• Assist with housing access, maintenance, and finding affordable, sustainable housing.
• Coordinate with Ontario Works, ODSP, courts, schools, landlords and medical services.
• Provide wraparound supports to help individuals and families recover and maintain stability.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Time management

Problem solving

Facilitation

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in social work

Indigenous learning / women’s studies (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Internet access

Vehicle access

Job description

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is seeking a Housing Worker to advocate and support Indigenous people 16+ at risk of homelessness across Ontario. The Nihdawin Program helps with housing, advocacy with social services, and coordination with schools, courts, and landlords.

The role emphasizes wraparound supports, confidentiality, and community collaboration. A post-secondary diploma in social work and knowledge of housing systems are required; travel and flexible hours may be needed.