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.

EDUCATION

• Minimum Bachelor of Social Work
• Proof of current Social Work registration in Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Proof of relevant certificate training from a recognized institution around trauma counseling, addictions, and mental health related to refugees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of exited client groups, including families, adults, and separated youth, and population-specific supports
• Working knowledge of IRPA, Mental Health Act, TPA, Ontario Works, ODSP, and housing benefit procedures.
• Knowledge of housing related issues including Landlord-Tenant legislation and legal processes.
• Knowledge of refugee law, refugee determination process, settlement, and related population issues such as torture, sexual assault, violence against women, homophobia, war crisis
• Competency in therapeutic methods and knowledge of case coordination and case management application.
• Knowledge and ability to apply an integrated anti-oppression framework to community development and systemic legal advocacy
• Knowledge of community networks and resources for refugees
• Strong issue management and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and uphold ethical behavior that is consistent with organizational values and work ethics.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Skilled in anticipating, understanding, and responding to client needs through effective case management

EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years of progressive experience as a social worker in a diverse client environment
• Experience in Housing Help an asset.

THIS POSTING EXPIRES ON AUGUST 22ND 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

As the Outreach Social Worker, you provide outreach, and follow-up supports from a Housing First and trauma-informed framework. You ensure the successful transition and integration of refugees from the Shelter Program into the community, delivering services through an integrated anti-racism, access and equity framework.
You deliver trauma-related services to exited clients and ensure coordinated case management with internal and external service providers. Your work includes supporting clients with legal, health, education, employment, income, and social needs.
You assist clients facing challenges in their settlement process and use trained interpreters to ensure accessible services. Under Management direction, you also represent the organization in settlement networks and engage in community outreach and development in line with the agency’s code of conduct and ethics.