Muslim Welfare Home Outreach Housing Worker (Female Shelter)

The Muslim Welfare Home is an emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness in Durham Region.

We provide a safe space for clients to stay and offer supports for securing housing. The shelter has a maximum bed capacity of 45 beds.

Location: 425 Dundas Street East, Whitby ON L1N 2J2

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Evening (1:00PM - 9:00PM)

Salary: $45,000

Job Description:

• Providing resources, information and advocacy to clients
• Provide monitoring, evaluation and follow-up on housing related plan
• Provide clients with housing options from the private market.
• Provide clients with assistance in applying for Rent Geared to Income housing list
• Build relationships with landlords
• Document all client casework
• Complete data input into HIFIS
• Drive clients to housing viewing appointments
• Apply for financial assistance opportunities for clients
• Liaison between clients and other community organizations
• Provide referrals to appropriate programs and community organizations
• Conduct pre-intake assessment with potential intake over the phone
• Complete intake package with clients in office
• Provide clients with tours and essential items for their stay
• Ensure proper conduct of clients
• Enforce rules and regulations of shelter
• Provide basic shelter maintenance (refill food items, check exits, monitor security etc)
• Assist in the operation of the Muslim Welfare Home, wherever the need arises

Skills & Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and volunteers
• Ability to resolve conflict situations and promote a positive work environment
• Administrative and organizational abilities
• Passion for helping vulnerable populations
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search
• Related work experience and education
• Must have a minimum of Social Work Degree (BSW) or Related
• Field work experience is preferred and an asset
• Crisis intervention skills
• Ability to build rapport and assist service users with goal setting
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• A valid Ontario driver’s license is required. Successful applicants must have access to a vehicle.

The person hired for this position will report to the Shelter Manager.

We thank all applicants, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-21
Expected start date: 2025-05-01

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