CONTRACT Employment Opportunity July 24th 2026Transitional Housing Worker – Woodstock
Contract until March 31st, 2028 with possibility of extension
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The Oxford County Community Health Centre (OCCHC) exists to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families who face barriers to accessing health, housing, and social supports. We are committed to delivering compassionate, equitable, and person-centred care while addressing the social determinants of health.
We are seeking a Transitional Housing Worker to join our Housing Team in Woodstock.
Position Summary
The Transitional Housing Worker (THW) provides intensive, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness who are participating in OCCHC's Transitional Housing Program. Many participants experience mental health concerns, substance use challenges, or concurrent disorders. Working from a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and harm reduction approach, the THW supports individuals to build stability, develop life skills, secure permanent housing, and strengthen community connections.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive referrals, complete intake and assessment processes, determine program eligibility, and prioritize client needs.
- Develop individualized support plans with clients that build life skills, independence, motivation, and personal goals.
- Provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, emotional support, harm reduction education, and referrals to appropriate services.
- Support clients in accessing healthcare, income supports, housing, employment, education, and other community resources.
- Maintain daily operations of the transitional housing program, including room checks, move-ins and discharges, client orientation, conflict resolution, health and safety practices, household supplies, and documentation.
- Support clients with housing searches, landlord engagement, appointments, and successful transitions into permanent housing.
- Build collaborative relationships with community partners, landlords, healthcare providers, and social service organizations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in case conferencing, team meetings, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Compensation
- Hourly Wage: $28.00 to $33.80 per hour
- In-lieu of benefits
- Paid personal time
- Professional development opportunities
· Full-time Contract Employment 37.5 Hours per week
Hours of Work
The regular schedule is Monday to Friday and includes regularly scheduled afternoon and evening shifts. Work schedules may vary occasionally to meet operational requirements and client needs. Schedule changes will be communicated as far in advance as reasonably possible.
The successful candidate may also participate in a shared weekend on-call rotation. On-call assignments will be scheduled in advance whenever reasonably possible and compensated in accordance with OCCHC policy and applicable employment standards.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- A diploma or degree in Social Work, Social Service Work, Community and Justice Services, Addictions and Mental Health, Psychology, Human Services, or another related field.
- Current registration in good standing with a relevant regulatory college where applicable (such as the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers).
- Education, training, and/or demonstrated experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health concerns, substance use disorders, or concurrent disorders.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, recovery-oriented practice, crisis intervention, and person-centred approaches.
- Experience supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
- Knowledge of community resources and service systems within Oxford County is considered a strong asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound judgment and working independently.
The following would be considered assets:
- Experience working within a transitional or supportive housing environment.
- Training in suicide intervention, crisis response, de-escalation, motivational interviewing, or non-violent crisis intervention.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to reliable transportation, if travel within Oxford County is required.
We're Looking for Someone Who
- Believes in the principles of community health and the importance of addressing the social determinants of health.
- Demonstrates empathy, resilience, professionalism, and a non-judgmental approach.
- Builds trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Is adaptable, creative, and comfortable responding to changing priorities.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment while working independently when required.
- Values continuous learning, reflection, and quality improvement.
Equity, Diversity and Accessibility
Oxford County Community Health Centre is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with lived experience relevant to this position.
Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact us confidentially.
Interested?
Please submit your cover letter and resume by August 24th 2026 to [email protected].We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected o Dr about the staff program r an interview will be contacted. To learn more about Oxford County Community Health Centre, please visit https://oxchc.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$33.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
