Duties & Responsibilities

- The Supportive Housing Counsellor assists clients with housing related supports, such as, eviction prevention strategies, covering rent or utility arrears, assistance with first and last rent payments and exploring funding sources to attain rent subsidies to provide rent relief
- Implements case management with clients, which includes organizing their financial affairs, setting up pay-direct from social services, gathering documents required for the Indigenous Supportive Housing Program, developing individualized care plans, recommending interventions including referrals, supportive counselling, aftercare, and follow-up services for clients after they are housed
- Provide advocation and mediation between the client and their landlord and being involved in supporting the client if they need to attend a Landlord and Tenant board hearing
- Support clients who reside in buildings units allocated to Anishnawbe Health Toronto with established partnerships
- Accompanying clients to their Furniture Bank appointments
- Completing client intakes and referrals to other agency services
- Charting notes in the Electronic Medical Record database

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor of Social Work or two years of equivalent, relevant work experience in a social service field; especially with homeless clients




- Required to learn about Indigenous culture, history, traditions, medicines and healing approaches
- Comprehensive knowledge of client-centered interventions and community resources experience with case management and counseling
- Proficiency with electronic charting software
- Strong interpersonal, advocacy, collaboration and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of housing resources within the GTA (e.g. Employment and Social Services, Indigenous housing providers, subsidy rent supports, Landlord and Tenant Board, etc.)
- Valid Ontario driver’s license

How to Apply: Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Anishnawbe Health? Submit your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected] as a single document to become an integral part of a team committed to holistic health and a strong community.

Applicants who are Indigenous and meet the requirements of the job posting will be given first consideration in the hiring process.

Pay: $34.02-$45.17 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Perks:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Supportive Housing Counsellor (Toronto)
🏢 Anishnawbe Health Toronto
📍 Toronto