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Job Title: Housing Worker   Date Posted: 12/08/25 Ref. Number: 400 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Newmarket Requirements: Equipment: Computer, Reliable Vehicle/Valid Driving License/Insurance and Clear Driver’s Abstract. Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent. Knowledge of the Landlord Tenant Act. Knowledge of Housing First Practices. Experience with social work principles and best practices, including but not limited ARAO (Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression) or Harm Reduction. An ability to work independently. Valid First Aid/CPR. Driver’s license and a clear driver’s abstract. Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues and commitment to team approach. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Must have a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance. Description: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Housing Worker is a social worker, or equivalent, who assists individuals experiencing homelessness, including men, families and/or youth in the programs to find and secure permanent housing in the community. Responsibilities: Able and willing to support all programs to provide housing support when requested. Help individuals and/or families seek and secure safe housing. Conduct housing searches and build inventory lists of available housing units for individuals. Join and participate in housing-related committees as required. Build and maintain connections with community resources and partners. Keeping up to date with new and current community programs and services available as well as search engines and housing search options. Record keeping, including maintaining HIFIS and tracking monthly statistics. Conduct client follow-up, referral and advocacy as needed. Engage with clients to secure income assistance, if necessary, assist with applications, deposits, setting up utilities, signing of leases etc. Building trusting relationships with landlords and clients. Transporting clients to appointments. Coach and support clients throughout the housing process including but not limited to education, self-empowerment and relationship building with landlords. Identifying and assessing health and safety concerns with rental units. Other duties as assigned. Hours per week: To Be Decided 40 Hours Rate of Pay: $25.72