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

• Maintain positive partnerships with community groups, organizations, schools, hospitals/clinics, childcare facilities, the court system, and other resources to support the goals of the Transitional Housing Program.
• Represent the organization at community activities, networks, and coalitions on refugee settlement issues to enhance its profile.

6.Social Justice and Anti-Racism, Access and Equity

• Keep abreast with social justice issues especially as they affect youth, families, refugees and refugee claimants and ensure the advancement of their issues from an anti-racism, access and equity framework both in the internal and external community of the organization

THIS POSTING EXPIRES ON AUGUST 27TH 2025. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter with resume.
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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Transitional Housing and Skills for Life Programs at 101 Ontario Street, the Child and Family Settlement Counsellor is responsible for the provision of settlement focused case management focused services to refugee families, singles and couples, from an integrated anti-racism, access and equity framework in the Transitional Housing Program.
The position ensures effective intervention and case management of the issues of refugee residents in the Transitional Housing Program in compliance with all legislative requirements, including but not limited to the Refugee Protections and Child and Family Services Act.
You will integrate the use of trained Interpreters to provide programs and services to all residents as required ensuring the client’s right to services in their first language as per agency policy.
The Child and Family Settlement Counsellor ensures coordinated case management with various programs in the internal and external community of Sojourn House.
The Child and Family Settlement Counsellor works in coordination with the Child and Family Social Worker and the Manager of Skills for Life and Transitional Housing Programs to build a comprehensive program and support services for refugee child and family clients during their residency in the Transitional Housing Program.
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.