• Develops, implements, and evaluates the Healthy Communities - Healthy Futures program, which promotes wellness through educational workshops, nutritional demonstrations, health promotion clinics at community venues (libraries, supportive housing sites, elderly person centers, etc.).
• Perform initial and ongoing needs assessment from a strengths-based client support approach
• Provide case management services including care planning, assessments, personal goal setting, short- and long-term planning, supportive counselling, follow up supports, crisis intervention, care and service coordination, case conferencing and referrals as needed
• Cooperate with Housing staff and support tenants/clients with strategies to maintain housing, as well as transition planning to support move ins and outs as required.
• Collaborate with Housing staff to support tenants/clients with issues pertaining to their unit such as pest control, unit damages, clutter/hoarding, and/or concerns related to fire & safety
• Provide crisis prevention, management, and intervention support including conflict mediation, interpersonal supports, and assistance in illness management.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing flexible and supportive relationship with clients.
• Introduce new tenants to other tenants and staff and to the various committees and activities they can participate in.
• Assist tenant/client to develop a supportive network.
• Provide support and/or assistance, if necessary, when tenant moves in/out of their unit.
• Keep documentation and client files current and updated and collect data as required.
• Document any significant problems, events, changes to services, special needs, etc.
• Apply ethical standards related to the provision of community supports.
• Work in collaboration with other WoodGreen staff to ensure the program operates efficiently and effectively.
• Participate and represent the organization at external committees and forums, etc.
• And other duties as assigned
• This position is subject to exposure to second-hand smoke, odors, pests and clients’ potential use of inappropriate language or swearing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Related Degree.
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of solid community experience.
• Related experience in case management, supportive counselling, conflict/crisis mediation and client engagement.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with mental health, substance use/addiction issues, physical health issues, and/or street involvement.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) considered a strong asset.

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