Community Service Worker – Sound Times Program

Positions Available: 1

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Compensation: starting wage $53,860 per annum

Location: Toronto, ON

Hours of Work: 37.5

Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for vacation, paid-sick days, as well as health and RRSP benefits.

Reconnect is a thriving, not-for-profit health care provider in the west end of Toronto. We take our commitment to our clients and work seriously. We value innovation, compassion, and hard work, as well as the importance of building relationships and having fun while doing our jobs.

The Sound Times program is one of the oldest and largest programs in North America providing mental health and addiction services in downtown Toronto. Informed by our personal experiences in the mental health, addiction, and criminal justice systems, we have dedicated our practice to providing advocacy and direct services to our community of peers.

The Community Service Worker will work in partnership with all the staff to provide a supportive and accommodating environment to provide direct service to the members of the Sound Times program. Services are non-appointment-based and include assistance with securing resources and brief interventions related to problem-solving and advocacy based on the individual’s self defined needs. Services may include coordinating medical and legal services, both of which are available at clinics within Sound Times.

What You'll Do:

You will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Engage with individuals and identify opportunities for support
• Provide information, advocacy, and support
• Work collaboratively with individuals to promote self advocacy
• Refer and ensure linkages to appropriate services
• Maintain timely documentation as per Reconnect’s policies
• Maintain collaborative relationships with other services

The successful candidate will possess:

• Relevant university or college education, or a minimum of two years of related direct service experience
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, mental health, and addiction services

What We're Looking For:

To thrive in this exciting role, we seek candidates with:

• Personal experience as a service user of the Mental Health, Addiction and/or the Criminal Justice system
• A deep understanding of the effects of the marginalization of individuals experiencing mental health and addiction issues and the barriers to accessing services and supports.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills, flexibility and determination
• Ability to use Microsoft based applications and work remotely as required

Special Requirements:

• Criminal background check;
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, as required.

Application Process:

We can't wait to hear from you! Please submit your resume by clicking 'Apply Now'.

To request an accommodation in the application process, contact us by phone at 416-676-1829 .

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted