Community Integration Worker

Location

Brampton, ON | Canada

Job description

OVERVIEW

A growing, community-based organization that provides transitional housing for youth in the Peel Region. A leading organization recognized for its commitment to providing youth with the resources and services to help them achieve independence and growth.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their role in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The candidate will play a key role in supporting youth in the transitional housing program. The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a hands-on, collaborative, and compassionate individual to fulfill this role.

PRIORITIES

• Act as the first point of contact for the youth.

• Gather information and evaluate clients to determine their needs and make informed decisions regarding program eligibility.
• Provide referrals and navigate available resources to ensure that clients receive the support they need.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. Engaging, empowering and elevating people in building highly successful organizations.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit, while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.

Requirements

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• University degree or equivalent in related social services field.
• Experience conducting intake assessments in the social service sector, preferably with a focus on youth homelessness, supportive or transitional programs.
• Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an EDIB, anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework.
• Understanding of issues relating to youth homelessness and the barriers youth face in attaining and maintaining their housing, as well as an understanding of the broader housing sector in Peel.
• Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies.
• Valid First Aid, CPI/UMAB Certifications.
• Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment.
• Fully vaccinated against COVD-19, subject to applicable legislation.

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