ABOUT SOJOURN HOUSE

Sojourn House provides Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing services to newly arrived refugees coming from all parts of the world. We provide a safe place and an inclusive environment to people who have had the refugee experience. We are dedicated to providing the best possible settlement services and programs that help residents transition and integrate into the community. With decades of experience and being one of the first refugee housing facilities in Toronto, we take pride in being a leading organization in refugee care.
In support of its commitment to a healthy, safe, workplace and community it is recommended all staff have up-to-date vaccinations for COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada.

5. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/ADVOCACY/EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

• Establish positive working relationships and collaborative partnerships with community groups and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the program and organization
• Participate in Public speaking engagements to educate the community on the needs and issues of refugee children, youth, and their parent/s Liaise with schools, day-care and other community resources; provide case coordination as may be required
• Represent the organization at community activities, networks and coalitions related to refugee families and to enhance the organization profile

HOURS: 37.5 HOURS/WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY (7:30 AM TO 3:00 PM)

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter with resume.
Sojourn House thanks all applicants but will contact only qualified candidates selected for interviews. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted throughout the hiring process. Interview candidates are required to provide their accommodation needs at least three business days before the assessment date. Sojourn House is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from all equity seeking groups.
In support of its commitment to a healthy, safe, workplace and community it is recommended all staff have up-to-date vaccinations for COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada.

Reporting to the Family Shelter Manager at the 165 Grange Avenue shelter, the Child and Family Settlement Counsellor is responsible for the provision of settlement and housing case management focused services to refugee families and couples, from an integrated anti-racism, access and equity framework in the emergency Family Shelter program of Sojourn House. This fulltime position works in the Family Shelter Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
The position ensures highly effective and efficient interventions and case management of the issues of resident refugee claimant children and their parent/s and couples in compliance with all legislative requirements, including but not limited to the Refugee Protection and Child and Family Services Act.
The Child and Family Settlement Counsellor ensures coordinated case management with the various programs in the internal and external community of Sojourn House.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Plan the Program
• Develop a work plan to meet the goals of the program including but not limited to enhanced case management leading to access to permanent housing and facilitating the clients’ transition from shelter to housing
• Contribute to program planning by identifying gaps in services and to communicate the same to the Senior Director of Shelter and Housing in developing new program initiatives
• Participate in direct service networks and coalitions to promote and advance the organization, its program and services and the issues of refugee children, youth and their families
• Identify, develop and participate in partnerships related to children and families programming and services