transition house worker - social services

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking a transition house worker – social services to support housing stability and client welfare in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role involves crisis intervention, case management, and coordinating services within a shelter and community setting.

The position is permanent, full-time, and requires conducting assessments, preparing reports, and liaising with Indigenous communities and health providers. A commitment to culturally aware care is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services or housing support is preferred.
• Ability to assess client needs and link to services within the community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case histories and reports.
• Provide individual and group counselling sessions.
• Coordinate delivery of services within the community.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Counselling

Community outreach

MS Office

Database

Tools

MS Office

Database

Job description

transition house worker - social services

With some duties as aHousing support worker

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Job details

• Location Thunder Bay , ON P7A 4P7
• Salary 60,000 annually / 70 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Services for the homeless
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Urban area
• Community agency
• Social service or charity agency
• Shelter for the homeless
• Community centre
• Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Conduct social research
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Establish registry of special needs support workers
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Females
• Street population
• Adults

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office
• Database

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.