BIMINAAWZOGIN REGIONAL ABORIGINAL WOMEN’S CIRCLE (BRAWC)
Employment Opportunity
Position: INDIGENOUS HOUSING FIRST CASE MANAGER
Location: Orillia home office with travel throughout Barrie and Midland as necessary or required
Supervisor: Executive Director, Biminaawzogin Regional Aboriginal Women’s Circle (BRAWC)
Term: Immediately; to March 31, 2027, with possibility of extension based on funding
Salary: Competitive and based on experience including employee wellness benefits
Closing: Open until filled
POSITION SUMMARY
The Indigenous Regional Housing First Program implements a regional culturally sensitive direct service strategy that addresses the barriers faced by Indigenous people experiencing homelessness through a housing first approach. The project assists 12-15 Indigenous people experiencing homelessness into independent and permanent housing, providing additional supports and services as needed.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provide community-based case management to Indigenous individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness at a high level of acuity in the areas of, but not limited to: independent living skills, housing stabilization, money management, community integration, employment linkages, and community connection;
- Ability to complete assessments to assess acuity and determine appropriate supports required
- Engagement of community partners to coordinate case management with a focus on providing cultural supports to address barriers
- Act as a support and liaison for Indigenous individuals and families as appropriate;
- Assist in development, implementation and revision of support plans; monitoring progress toward identified goals; working with participants on a day-to-day basis
- Provide crisis management for Indigenous individuals; making connections for intervention, as appropriate;
- Attend and participate in community based committees and advisory groups;
- Flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- community College Diploma or a University Degree in social services or other closely related field or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by the employer;
- minimum of 2 years recent full-time work experience within a social services/health care or related environment, including providing case management to individuals/families experiencing chronic/episodic homelessness;
- experience and knowledge of the needs of Indigenous individuals and families including Indigenous and non-Indigenous community services and supports;
- demonstrated knowledge of Housing First principles, guidelines and related housing concepts, acts and regulations;
- an understanding of case management; including assessment, service planning, skills reaching, monitoring and evaluation;
- ability to engage sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication with administrative and organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks;
- strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work independently, as well as, part of a team;
- motivated and organized; effective problem solving and planning skills
- ability to serve as a role model and contribute to a positive work environment
- valid class G drivers license and use of personal insured vehicle is required
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Cover letters and resumes will only be accepted via email in a word document or PDF file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs
Please self identify in your cover letter
Candace Hawke, Executive Director. Email: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orillia, ON L3V 4S8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
