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Caseworker/Intake Manager – Refugee Housing & Employment Program

The Rwandan Canadian Healing Centre (RCHC), supported by the African Canadian Collective (ACC), is launching a two-year transitional housing pilot in the Greater Toronto Area to support 100 refugees in securing stable housing and gainful employment. Using a proven model from The Refugee Centre in Montreal, this initiative provides affordable shared housing, job training, and wraparound support to help refugees transition from homelessness to independence. Staff will play a critical role in creating a safe, supportive environment where participants can heal, grow, and rebuild their lives in Canada.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Caseworker/ Intake Manager to support individuals in our transitional housing program. The Caseworker will play a key role in client intake, case management, service coordination and referrals to ensure that individuals receive the necessary support to transition successfully into stable housing and employment. The Caseworker will serve as a connection to regular Canadian society for guests to settle comfortably and promptly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct client intake and assessments to determine eligibility and individual needs.
  • Provide case management support, including developing personalized service plans for economic, legal, social and holistic well-being clients needs
  • Connect clients to appropriate resources, including employment programs, healthcare, and community services.
  • Coordinate with the Operations Manager/ Housing Developer on housing logistics, lease agreements, and tenant concerns.
  • Work closely with the Employment Director to ensure housed individuals receive tailored employment support.
  • Connect clients with tools and resources for financial literacy, credit building, tracking client eligibility for financial aid, subsidies, and support services for overall empowerment
  • Ensure compliance with program policies, funding requirements, and client service standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, case progress, and program outcomes.
  • Collaborate with community partners, NGOs, and government agencies to enhance client support services.
  • Provide advocacy and crisis intervention support as needed.
  • Qualifications & Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in case management, social work, housing support, or refugee services.
  • Strong understanding of support services, trauma-informed care, and settlement resources for refugees and vulnerable populations.
  • Experience working with marginalized communities, including newcomers and individuals facing housing insecurity.
  • Knowledge of employment services, workforce development programs, and integration challenges.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies and nonprofit partners.
  • Proficiency in case documentation, data tracking, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office
  • Social work or related background required
  • Why Join Us?

  • Work on a mission-driven project dedicated to refugee resettlement and economic empowerment.
  • Work in an innovative organization that values collective action and growth.
  • We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience as an African/ Black person, particularly those who have navigated systems of migration, housing insecurity, or employment barriers. Your lived experience is valued as expertise in this role.
  • How To Apply:

    Upload your resumes to the application link: HERE. If you have any questions that cannot be addressed during your interview, please send them to: tolani@rchc.ca. We will endeavor to respond to as many inquiries as possible but cannot guarantee that we will get back to you due to the high volume of inquiries.