Rural Homelessness Outreach Worker

Support rural homelessness outreach across Bruce County using trauma-informed, person-centered engagement and strong communication skills. Travel throughout Grey and Bruce Counties is required.

The YMCA is seeking a Rural Homelessness Outreach Worker for its Homelessness Response Program. You will provide individualized outreach to people experiencing homelessness, offer transitional support, and evaluate situational and root causes. The work involves housing coordination, direct outreach, and collaboration with community services.

• Coordinate temporary emergency housing access for people in crisis
• Provide outreach support at emergency shelter sites
• Attend encampments under Encampment Protocol
• Coordinate supports promoting housing stability and wellbeing
• Liaise with landlords and room providers across both counties

• Three years providing outreach services to vulnerable people
• Post-secondary Social Services degree or related diploma
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Class G licence, own vehicle, and county-wide travel ability
• Ability to work autonomously and engage in clinical supervision

Bring outreach experience, housing coordination, and respectful engagement to support lasting housing stability across Grey and Bruce Counties.