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Competition #2025-515-CPBJO Employment Consultant (2025-515-CP)Employment Type:Contract Hourly (Until March&nbsp;31, 2026),&nbsp;Bargaining UnitWork Hours:35 hours per week,Mon-Fri (9:00am-5:00pm)Work Setting:Exclusively Onsite (219 Dufferin Street, #1C, Toronto, ON)Salary:G: $30.33Application Deadline:December 16, 2025 by 11:59 pmWho We Are WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities.&nbsp; A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity. Visit&nbsp;www.<a href="http://www.woodgreen.org/" target="_blank">woodgreen.org</a>&nbsp;to learn more about who we are and to review our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodgreen.org/woodgreen-community-services-equity-statement" target="_blank">Equity Statement</a>. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions. Program Overview – Better Jobs Ontario, Integrated Employment Services, Community Programs The BJO Employment Consultant, Integrated Employment Services, is part of a high-performance team that improves communities, families and individual lives through effective access to employment. Working at a local Integrated Employment Services Centre or other sites in the City of Toronto, they rapidly help high-need jobseekers obtain quality, sustainable employment. The employment needs in the City of Toronto are intense, and our Employment Consultants bring caring, energy, focus and skill to address these needs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. WoodGreen’s Employment Consultants are supported by caring managers, training, tools, procedures, and systems for success. We aim to have the best jobseeker client experience and outcomes available in Canada, and our Employment Consultants are a cornerstone of this success. The BJO Employment Consultant guides and supports jobseekers to prepare and submit Better Jobs Ontario Applications to apply for funding for education &amp; training in the hopes of finding quality, sustainable employment. They provide a context for jobseekers to believe in themselves and feel empowered to succeed in obtaining employment. Through rapid and intensive engagement with clients in a structured service delivery model, they establish excellent rapport and trust, understand client needs, prepare them for the BJO Application process and work alongside clients throughout the research and application process. What You Will Do<ul><li>Build rapport and an emotionally supportive context for each client to feel trusting, engage readily in the job search process, and believe in their own success to obtain employment. Help clients build their motivation and confidence.</li><li>Ensure clients understand the Better Jobs Ontario and Integrated Employment Services approach and the value of services provided, particularly retention support.</li><li>Create equity in all aspects of service delivery, striving for inclusion and equitable outcomes for all jobseekers who come to WoodGreen.</li><li>Manage a caseload of BJO applicants, in various stages of the application process. Using excellent time management and efficiency, effective appointment planning, client assignments, and activities, move clients toward skill upgrading and employment with pace and urgency.</li><li>Maintain accountability for monthly individual intakes and application targets.</li><li>Readily participate in training and coaching to support achievement of targets. Use supervisor monitors and feedback as a constructive learning experience. </li><li>Compassionately and effectively administer the Province of Ontario’s Common Assessment Tool and intake clients into the Integrated Employment Services program in preparation for their application for Better Jobs Ontario funding.</li><li>Through a series of primarily in-person individualized client appointments and group activities, help move the client to employment by following the Integrated Employment Services Guidelines as prepared by WCG as well as WoodGreen’s standard operating procedures.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent customer service and skills in the delivery of client activities, particularly: developing an employment action plan, needs assessment and goal setting.</li><li>Help remove temporary barriers to employment by referring to needed services and arranging financial supports.</li><li>Collaborate with social assistance caseworkers to coordinate the appropriate life stabilization services for OW/ODSP clients per WCG guidelines and WoodGreen procedures.</li><li>As needed, sit with and support clients as they use onsite computers for labour market research, resume development, job searching, interview practice, etc. including providing basic digital literacy training, helping to set up email accounts, accessing online training resources, submitting online job applications, accessing life stabilization resources (e.g. banking, Ontario Works, housing help etc.).&nbsp; </li><li>In an efficient and prompt manner, complete all BJO documentation and data entry per WCG requirements and WoodGreen standard operating procedures (e.g. client notes, data entry, referrals, updating forms).</li><li>Work collaboratively as a team to ensure effective case management and achieve positive outcomes for each client.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with the WoodGreen’s appointment booking team, Settlement Counsellors, Financial Empowerment Counsellors, volunteers and students, and other WoodGreen teams and staff for a smooth and positive client journey that best meets the clients’ needs.</li><li>Develop and/or learn to facilitate existing materials and deliver in group activities or workshops, both in person and online, as part of a regular rotation of duties within the team.</li><li>As needed to support site operations, provide customer service support at the front desk, engage in outreach activities and perform other duties.</li><li>Participate in and complete upgrading training and education as required by WoodGreen.</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team<ul><li>Degree or diploma in Social Work, Social Services Workers or related field.</li><li>Experience and/or training in career counselling (e.g. needs assessment, job search, job development, job retention).</li><li>Experience in leading group workshops or activities.</li><li>Knowledge of labour market trends, especially related to employment of vulnerable populations including youth, newcomers, OW/ODSP recipients, and long-time unemployed population.</li><li>Knowledge of pre-employment support methods and re-training opportunities</li></ul>What Will Set You Apart<ul><li>Knowledge and/or connections with community resources and supports.</li><li>Highly ethical, compassionate and purpose driven with an overarching desire to support client success toward employment, staff empowerment and system wide improvement in effective service delivery.</li><li>Energy and enthusiasm to meet new people, listen and learn about their needs and experience, and work to improve their life and the lives and their families.</li><li>Oriented toward coaching and facilitating others to share information and suggest success strategies;</li><li>A strong sense of personal accountability for achieving individual targets</li><li>Patience, compassion and sensitivity to deal with different cultures and different levels of abilities among clients, colleagues, partners and others in the work environment.</li><li>Understanding of and ability to communicate principles and practice of diversity and anti-racism.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organization and time management skills and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite and database application, online learning, online job search, online research, building an online presence (e.g. with LinkedIn), networking and community building online.</li><li>Ability to meet potential requirement to occasionally work evenings and weekends</li><li>Ability to report to work at various WoodGreen locations throughout Toronto.</li></ul>

WoodGreen Community Services

BJO Employment Consultant (2025-515-CP)

FAMILY &amp; CHILD WORKER (BILINGUAL)A&nbsp;Frenchversion&nbsp;follows&nbsp;below&nbsp;/&nbsp;Une&nbsp;version&nbsp;françaisesuit&nbsp;ci-dessousReports to: Program Manager Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week) Pay Scale: $30.00–$34.00 Location: Ottawa Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Number of Positions: 1ABOUT YOUYou are a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to supporting racialized children, individuals and families in overcoming barriers and building resilience. You believe in the power of evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions, and are committed to fostering a supportive environment where racialized children, individuals and families can thrive and feel safe. Systems knowledge, empathy, safety and a collaborative spirit should be the hallmarks of your approach, as you support racialized families, individuals and children navigate their unique journeys toward positive change.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Child &amp; Family Worker plays a key role in supporting children, individuals, and families through BWCS’s Mental Health &amp; Wellness programs. In this role, you will provide assessments, emotional and behavioural support, case management, counselling, advocacy, and group facilitation.&nbsp;You will work with families to identify strengths, clarify needs, build goals, and explore pathways toward improved emotional wellness, stability, and connectedness. Your work will include supporting clients experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or systemic challenges, and helping them navigate community, school, health, and social service systems.&nbsp;You will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that promotes safety, empowerment, and positive change. You will adapt your approach to meet clients where they are and ensure services are accessible, affirming, and responsive to the unique needs of Black and racialized families.ABOUT WHO WE SUPPORTBritannia Woods Community Services (BWCS) is dedicated to ensuring that residents in the city of Ottawa, in the Britannia Woods neighborhood, and surrounding areas have access to the mental health &amp; wellness, social, educational, food security, and recreational supports necessary for optimal well-being.ABOUT DIVERSITY AT BWCSAt BWCS, we actively cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment where diversity thrives. Our services and staff reflect the varied cultures, languages, and lived experiences of our community. We are committed to ensuring that every individual and family receives informed, sensitive, safe, respectful, and timely support, and that all members of our team feel valued and empowered.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Assesses and identify children, individuals and their family strengths and needs, according to program goals.</li><li>Construct support maps and explore goals in conjunction with family/individual/children needs.</li><li>Provide case management and resource navigation support for families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Provide group facilitation and programming support for families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Provide crisis counselling and mediation support to families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Act as an advocate within academic &amp; child welfare systems.</li><li>Support clients in navigating societal social systems / health systems.</li><li>Provide mentorship/sponsorship support.</li><li>Follow program guidelines regarding confidentiality, case notes, reports, record keeping etc.</li><li>Carries out discharge planning and service evaluation with families, individuals and children.</li><li>Actively participates and makes use of ongoing clinical supervision.</li><li>Work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients — including some evenings.</li><li>Liaise, consult, and collaborate with community stakeholders and make appropriate use of community resources.</li><li>Implement SNAP therapeutic model guided by CBT framework and incorporate additional therapeutic modalities as required.</li><li>Assumes other responsibilities as assigned from Mental Health &amp; Counselling Director.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Social Service worker or a degree in counselling or other related social sciences.</li><li>Must be a member in good standing with a regulated professional college (i.e., CRPO, OCSWSSW).</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with Black and racialized families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with families, individuals and children who coexist with hardships related to poverty, discrimination, and other societal inequities.</li><li>A minimum of 2–3 years’ professional experience working with Black and racialized families, individuals and children with concerns related to mental health and other emotional/behavioral concerns.</li><li>Lived experience of Black/other racialized communities in Ottawa is an asset.</li><li>Experience with developing and facilitating group programming focusing on mental and emotional health and other emotional/behavioral barriers.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and documentation skills.</li><li>Bilingualism is an asset (English, French, Somali, Arabic, etc.).</li><li>Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other databases.</li><li>A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is mandatory.</li></ul>WHAT WE OFFERBWCS is a vibrant workplace offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. As part of our team, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, helping them access vital resources and achieve positive outcomes. If you are committed to equity, innovation, and culturally responsive care, we invite you to join our mission to create healthier, more resilient communities.APPLICATION PROCESSWe are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume and cover letter by email to <a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a>. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.If you require accessibility accommodation during this process, please email <a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a> and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.FrançaiseTRAVAILLEUR·SE AUPRES DES ENFANTS ET DES FAMILLES (BILINGUE)Relève de : Gestionnaire de programme Type de poste : Temps plein (35 h/semaine) Échelle salariale : 30,00 $ – 34,00 $ Lieu : Ottawa Date limite : Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu Nombre de postes : 1À PROPOS DE VOUSVous êtes une personne compatissante et ingénieuse, dévouée à soutenir les enfants, les individus et les familles racialisés dans le dépassement des obstacles et le développement de leur résilience. Vous croyez au pouvoir des interventions fondées sur des données probantes et culturellement adaptées, et vous vous engagez à favoriser un environnement de soutien où les enfants, les individus et les familles racialisés peuvent s’épanouir et se sentir en sécurité. La connaissance des systèmes, l’empathie, la sécurité et un esprit de collaboration doivent être les caractéristiques de votre approche, alors que vous accompagnez les familles, individus et enfants racialisés dans leur cheminement unique vers un changement positif.À PROPOS DU POSTEL’Intervenant(e) auprès des enfants et des familles joue un rôle clé dans la prestation des programmes de santé mentale et de bien-être de BWCS. Dans ce poste, vous offrirez des évaluations, du soutien émotionnel et comportemental, de la gestion de cas, du counseling, du plaidoyer et de l’animation de groupes.Vous travaillerez avec les familles pour identifier leurs forces, clarifier leurs besoins, établir des objectifs et explorer des avenues vers un mieux-être émotionnel, une plus grande stabilité et des relations renforcées. Vous soutiendrez les personnes confrontées à des défis sociaux, émotionnels, comportementaux ou systémiques et les aiderez à naviguer dans les systèmes communautaires, scolaires, sociaux et de santé.&nbsp;Vous offrirez un soutien culturellement adapté et informé par les traumatismes, favorisant la sécurité, l’autonomisation et le changement positif. Ce rôle exige du professionnalisme, de la flexibilité, des limites claires et la capacité de bâtir des relations de confiance dans divers milieux communautaires, tout en veillant à rendre les services accessibles, sécuritaires et adaptés aux besoins uniques des familles noires et racialisées.À QUI NOUS OFFRONS NOTRE SOUTIENBWCS s’engage à garantir que les résidents de la ville d’Ottawa, du quartier Britannia Woods et des environs aient accès aux services nécessaires à leur bien-être : santé mentale, bien-être, soutien social, éducation, sécurité alimentaire et loisirs.À PROPOS DE LA DIVERSITÉ À BWCSChez BWCS, nous cultivons activement un environnement inclusif et équitable où la diversité s’épanouit. Nos services et notre personnel reflètent les diverses cultures, langues et expériences vécues de notre communauté. Nous nous engageons à ce que chaque individu et famille bénéficie d’un soutien informé, sensible, sécuritaire, respectueux et opportun, et à ce que tous les membres de notre équipe se sentent valorisés et autonomisés.RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES<ul><li>Évaluer et identifier les forces et besoins des enfants, individus et familles selon les objectifs du programme</li><li>Élaborer des plans de soutien et explorer des objectifs en collaboration avec les familles, individus et enfants</li><li>Offrir de la gestion de cas et du soutien à la navigation des ressources</li><li>Animer et soutenir des programmes de groupes pour enfants, individus et familles</li><li>Offrir du counseling de crise et du soutien à la médiation</li><li>Agir comme défenseur dans les systèmes scolaires, communautaires et de protection de l’enfance</li><li>Soutenir les clients dans la navigation des systèmes sociaux, communautaires et de santé</li><li>Offrir du mentorat et du parrainage</li><li>Respecter les lignes directrices du programme (confidentialité, notes de cas, rapports, tenue de dossiers)</li><li>Effectuer la planification de fin de service et l’évaluation</li><li>Participer activement à la supervision clinique continue</li><li>Travailler selon un horaire flexible, incluant certaines soirées</li><li>Collaborer avec les intervenants communautaires et utiliser efficacement les ressources disponibles</li><li>Mettre en œuvre le modèle thérapeutique SNAP basé sur le cadre TCC et intégrer d’autres approches thérapeutiques au besoin</li><li>Effectuer toutes autres tâches assignées par la direction de la Santé mentale et du Counseling</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Baccalauréat en travail social (B.T.S.), intervenant en services sociaux, ou diplôme en counseling ou dans d’autres sciences sociales connexes.</li><li>Être membre en règle d’un ordre professionnel réglementé (CRPO, OCSWSSW)</li><li>Connaissance et expérience auprès des familles noires et racialisées</li><li>Connaissance des défis liés à la pauvreté, la discrimination, les barrières systémiques et les inégalités sociales</li><li>Minimum de 2 à 3 ans d’expérience professionnelle auprès d’enfants et familles ayant des préoccupations liées au comportement, à l’émotionnel ou à la santé mentale</li><li>Expérience en développement et animation de programmes de groupe axés sur le bien-être mental et émotionnel</li><li>Compétences interpersonnelles exceptionnelles; solides aptitudes en communication orale et écrite</li><li>Bilinguisme un atout (anglais, français, somali, arabe, etc.)</li><li>Maîtrise de MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) et d’autres bases de données</li><li>Permis de conduire valide et accès à un véhicule obligatoire</li><li>Expérience vécue au sein de communautés noires ou racialisées considérée comme un atout</li></ul>CE QUE NOUS OFFRONSBWCS offre un milieu de travail dynamique avec de nombreuses possibilités de développement professionnel dans un environnement de soutien. En tant que membre de l’équipe, vous aurez un impact significatif sur le bien-être des enfants et des familles en les aidant à accéder aux ressources essentielles et à obtenir des résultats positifs. Si vous êtes engagé envers l’équité, l’innovation et des pratiques culturellement adaptées, nous vous invitons à joindre notre mission visant à bâtir des communautés plus résilientes et en meilleure santé.PROCESSUS DE CANDIDATURENous sommes un employeur garantissant l’égalité des chances. Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à soumettre un CV détaillé et une lettre de motivation par courriel à&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a>. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt; toutefois, seules les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue seront contactées.Si vous nécessitez des mesures d’adaptation durant le processus, veuillez écrire à&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a> et nous veillerons à répondre à vos besoins.

Britannia Woods Community House

Child & Family Worker

FULL TIME, REGULAR POSITION SALARY RANGE: $57,652 - $67,826Benefits include: • Extended Health and Dental benefits including Life, AD&amp;D and LTD • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) • Professional development time and fundsSouth Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.The Community Health Worker will support individuals who have substance use and mental health issues, are homeless and/or precariously housed, and who may benefit from information and referrals, as well as individuals who require immediate intervention or support accessing programs and services. The Community Health Worker is responsible for planning, facilitating, and evaluating daily groups and workshops, providing brief case management support, informal counseling, information and referrals, accompaniments, outreach, and will work collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members and service providers, partners, as well as with service users. This position will be required to work some flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends and will also be involved in outreach work. Working onsite is required.Responsibilities: • Plan and facilitate daily group programming with an emphasis on wellness, skill development, creative expression, strengthening social networks, and goal setting • Work collaboratively with other team members and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences/care planning • Provide supportive counseling, education and referrals to health and social services • Accompany clients to medical appointments, court, community programs and other appointments as needed • Assess, respond to and manage overdose events; provide overdose prevention education and support • De-escalate conflict with or among participants, according to established protocols • Provide harm reduction information to service users and ensure safe disposal of used equipment in accordance with established protocols • Work on community engagement and capacity building through outreach and community events • Attend mandatory training as applicable • Collaborate within own team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups • Work in collaboration with community partners and emergency responders to provide seamless care to target groups • All other duties as requiredQualifications: • Post-Secondary education from a recognized University or College • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy certification an asset • Motivational Interviewing training an asset • Experience working in a community health care setting with people who use drugs • Experience planning, facilitating, and evaluating groups and/or workshops • Familiarity with evidence-based interventions and curriculum-based programming • Brief case management experience • Strong understanding of community-based service provision including ability to identify and connect with appropriate community-based services/resources • Extensive knowledge and ability to apply and integrate mental health, harm reduction and crisis services and systems • Excellent understanding of impacts of systemic oppression on marginalized individuals and communities • Excellent understanding of principles of community development and experience applying these principles in work settings • Proven experience with overdose response and training in/experience with oxygen and Naloxone administration • Physical ability to provide support in an overdose situation • Respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others • Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to actively and accurately listen • Non-judgmental and willing to learn • Police clearance documentation will be required for employment • Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employmentThis posting is not for an existing vacancy.Internal applicants please apply by Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.This position remains open until filled.Please mail in your cover letter and resume in confidence to: The Hiring Committee – CHW – SUMH South Riverdale Community Health Centre 955 Queen Street East Toronto, ON M4M 3P3Or by email to: <a href="mailto:humanresources@srchc.com" target="_blank">humanresources@srchc.com</a>.Please enter “CHW – SUMH” in the subject line of your email.No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please. This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399. SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SRCHC encourages applicants who are racialized (IBPOC) and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position. SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.

South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Community Health Worker – Substance Use & Mental Health

Competition #2025-514-CPEmployment Consultant (2025-514-CP)Employment Type:Contract Hourly (Until June 30, 2026),&nbsp;Bargaining UnitWork Hours:Mon-Fri (9:00am-5:00pm)Work Setting:Exclusively Onsite (219 Dufferin Street, #1C, Toronto, ON)Salary:G: $30.33Application Deadline:December 11, 2025 by 11:59 pmWho We AreWoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities.&nbsp; A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.Visit&nbsp;www.<a href="http://www.woodgreen.org/" target="_blank">woodgreen.org</a>&nbsp;to learn more about who we are and to review our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodgreen.org/woodgreen-community-services-equity-statement" target="_blank">Equity Statement</a>. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.Program Overview – Integrated Employment Services, Community ProgramsIntegrated Employment Services at WoodGreen is a high-performance team that improves communities, families and individual lives through effective access to employment. Working at a local Integrated Employment Services Centre or other sites in the City of Toronto, they rapidly help high-need jobseekers obtain quality, sustainable employment. The employment needs in the City of Toronto are intense, and our staff bring compassion, energy, focus and skill to address these needs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. WoodGreen’s staff are supported by caring managers, training, tools, procedures, and systems for success.&nbsp; We aim to have the best jobseeker client experience and outcomes available in Canada, and our Integrated Employment Services team is a cornerstone of this success. What You Will Do<ul><li>Build rapport and an emotionally supportive context for each client to feel trusting, engage readily in the job search process, and believe in their own success to obtain employment. Help clients build their motivation and confidence.</li><li>Ensure clients understand the Integrated Employment Services approach and the value of services provided, particularly retention support.</li><li>Create equity in all aspects of service delivery, striving for inclusion and equitable outcomes for all jobseekers who come to WoodGreen.</li><li>Manage a caseload of jobseekers, in various stages of job readiness. Using excellent time management and efficiency, effective appointment planning, client assignments, and group activities, move clients toward employment with pace and urgency.</li><li>Maintain accountability for monthly individual intake and employed targets.</li><li>Readily participate in training and coaching to support achievement of targets. Use supervisor monitors and feedback as a constructive learning experience. </li><li>Compassionately and effectively administer the Province of Ontario’s Common Assessment Tool and intake clients into the Integrated Employment Services program.</li><li>Through a series of primarily in-person individualized client appointments and group activities, help move the client to employment by following the Integrated Employment Services Guidelines as prepared by WCG as well as WoodGreen’s standard operating procedures.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent customer service and skills in the delivery of client activities, particularly: developing an employment action plan, needs assessment, goal setting, resume and cover letter development, applying for positions, interview prep, online job search, working on personal presentation including positive body language.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Directly engage with employers on behalf of clients to confirm open positions, understand job needs, advocate for clients, set interviews, etc. Help remove temporary barriers to employment by referring to needed services and arranging financial supports.</li><li>As needed, sit with and support clients as they use onsite computers for labour market research, resume development, job searching, interview practice, etc. including providing basic digital literacy training, helping to set up email accounts, accessing online training resources, submitting online job applications, accessing life stabilization resources (e.g. banking, Ontario Works, housing help etc.).&nbsp; </li><li>In an efficient and prompt manner, complete all documentation and data entry per WoodGreen standard operating procedures (e.g. client notes, data entry, referrals, updating forms).</li><li>Work collaboratively as a team with Job Developers and Retention Specialists to ensure effective case management and achieve positive outcomes for each jobseeker.</li><li>Develop and/or learn to facilitate existing materials and deliver in group activities or workshops, both in person and online, as part of a regular rotation of duties within the team.</li><li>As needed to support site operations, provide customer service support at the front desk, engage in outreach activities and perform other duties.</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team<ul><li>Degree or diploma in Social Work, Social Services Workers or related field.</li><li>Experience and/or training in career counselling (e.g. needs assessment, job search, job development, job retention).</li><li>Experience in leading group workshops or activities.</li><li>Knowledge of labour market trends, especially related to employment of vulnerable populations including youth, newcomers, OW/ODSP recipients, and long-time unemployed population.</li><li>Knowledge of pre-employment support methods and re-training opportunities</li></ul>What Will Set You Apart<ul><li>Knowledge and/or connections with community resources and supports.</li><li>Highly ethical, compassionate and purpose driven with an overarching desire to support client success toward employment, staff empowerment and system wide improvement in effective service delivery.</li><li>Energy and enthusiasm to meet new people, listen and learn about their needs and experience, and work to improve their life and the lives and their families.</li><li>Oriented toward coaching and facilitating others to share information and suggest success strategies;</li><li>A strong sense of personal accountability for achieving individual targets</li><li>Patience, compassion and sensitivity to deal with different cultures and different levels of abilities among clients, colleagues, partners and others in the work environment.</li><li>Understanding of and ability to communicate principles and practice of diversity and anti-racism.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organization and time management skills and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite and database application, online learning, online job search, online research, building an online presence (e.g. with LinkedIn), networking and community building online.</li><li>Ability to meet potential requirement to occasionally work evenings and weekends</li><li>Ability to report to work at various WoodGreen locations throughout Toronto.</li></ul>

Employment Consultant (2025-514-CP)

1:1 Mentoring Coordinator - Job Posting&nbsp;13-Month Contract&nbsp;&nbsp;Mission, Vision and Core Values&nbsp;Our Mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.&nbsp;Our Vision is that all young people realize their full potential Our Core Values are:&nbsp;<ul><li>We Champion Potential </li><li>Every Connection Counts </li><li>Showing Up Matters &nbsp;</li></ul>Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland (<a href="http://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/" target="_blank">www.bigsisters.bc.ca)</a> is a non-profit society and proud member agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Federation. We are committed to enhancing the confidence, selfesteem, and well-being of female, female-identifying, non-binary, gender fluid, transgender, and Two Spirit youth. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is a leader in mentoring youth and providing ongoing support through a variety of engaging programs. Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from those who identify as Indigenous, a person of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, a person with a disability, or member of another community that experiences additional barriers. Join us and make a positive difference in the lives of others in the community.&nbsp;Why it’s great to work with us:&nbsp;Big Sisters is a friendly, inclusive and committed team. For this 13-month full-time contract position, we’re offering fifteen vacation days as well as fifteen wellbeing days. We our employees provide a generous health care and extended benefits package, including prescription drugs and dental plan. We also provide our employees with a professional development allocation and various learning opportunities. Ignite your full potential with Big Sisters! &nbsp;Is this you?&nbsp;You are an energetic, responsible, and positive person with a strong commitment to our mission. You are passionate about mentoring girls, non-binary youth, and transgender youth who are looking for support from an additional caring and trusted adult in their lives. You take pride in building strong client relationships and supporting each match so they can work towards helping the Mentee achieve their goals and boost their self-esteem. You have strong case management skills and understand the importance of ensuring safe and healthy mentoring relationships between volunteer mentors and our Mentees (ages 7-17).&nbsp;Position Summary:&nbsp;The Mentoring Coordinator initiates, facilitates, supports, and monitors the mentoring relationship between a youth (the “Little” or “Mentee”) in need of academic support and an adult volunteer (the “Big Sister” or “Mentor” ). Recruiting, interviewing, screening, training, and supporting volunteers, as well as ongoing record keeping via database management, are key components of this position.What you will be doing:&nbsp;Case Management&nbsp;<ul><li>Conducts intakes with potential Littles / Mentees and their parent(s) / guardian(s) – explains the program, prepares case histories, assesses child and family needs and strengths, refers families to additional programs and resources as appropriate / necessary </li><li>Interviews Big Sister and Study Buddy Volunteer applicants; provides assessment on suitability for the program; conducts training and orientation sessions for approved volunteers; manages and documents volunteer correspondence </li><li>In accordance with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ National Standards, maintains ongoing contact with the Big Sister Volunteer and Little / Mentee (and their family) to ensure a supported, successful, and culturally responsive &amp; appropriate match; </li><li>Monitors each match with particular attention to Little / Mentee’s physical, mental, and emotional safety &amp; wellbeing </li><li>Develops and implements appropriate match support strategies as necessary (increased levels of monitoring &amp; support, connections to additional resources, etc.) &nbsp;</li></ul>Database / Client Records Management&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensures client and volunteer files are accurate and up to date </li><li>Documents interviews, check-ins, conversations, emails, etc. with mentoring matches and produces written summaries, assessments, and reports </li><li>Maintains security and confidentiality of child / youth / volunteer information in accordance with Agency policies and FOIPPA regulations &nbsp;</li></ul>Program Operations&nbsp;<ul><li>Participates in the organization of, and offers suggestions on, agency activities, special events, scholarship applications, camps and workshops </li><li>Works to ensure the appropriate support of program participants within the constraints of agency resources </li><li>Participates in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the program and provides suggestions to modify programs and procedures </li><li>Participates in ongoing trainings related to child &amp; youth safety and wellbeing, JEDI implementation, anti-racism education, etc., as required &nbsp;</li></ul>Community Outreach&nbsp;<ul><li>Acts as a liaison between the Agency and youth workers at other community organizations, schools, government ministries, municipalities, and ethno-cultural groups as requested </li><li>Establishes and maintains a professional network of contacts at youth-serving agencies throughout our service area </li><li>Maintains a thorough knowledge of community resources to meet client needs </li><li>Attends and participates in community events such as volunteer recruitment fairs, sector development events, funder events, as required &nbsp;</li></ul>What you bring:&nbsp;Experience &amp; Education&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum 2-year post-secondary diploma with related work experience (required) or a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or humanities (preferred) </li><li>1 - 3 years direct program delivery experience working with children and families, ideally in a notfor-profit social services organization </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of community-based programs and provincial support systems for youth &amp; families is preferred </li><li>An equivalent combination of experience &amp; education will be considered, however, a minimum 2year diploma is mandated by our National Standards &nbsp;</li></ul>Other Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Training&nbsp;<ul><li>A clear criminal records check, including vulnerable sector (Big Sisters will reimburse the cost of obtaining a CRC if candidate does not have a recent one) </li><li>Computer literate, experience with databases such as Microsoft Dynamics as strong asset </li><li>Cantonese language skills are an asset </li><li>A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset&nbsp;</li></ul>What we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>An opportunity to do meaningful work and make a positive impact in the community </li><li>A supportive, positive and engaging work environment </li><li>A commitment to work/life balance for employees, including a hybrid work environment, reduced full-time work week (35 hours), and flex time </li><li>Group benefits after three months </li><li>Generous paid time off, including up to 15 vacation days, 15 wellness days, and 3 personal days in your first year </li><li>Commitment to training and development to support employee growth through our Pro-D benefit • &nbsp;An annual salary of $50,500 &nbsp;</li></ul>This Position:&nbsp;This is a 13-month contract, full-time (35 hours/week) based in our Vancouver office located on Joyce Street directly across from the Joyce SkyTrain station. The role requires working five days per week, with minimum two days in the office. Some daytime travel, as well as occasional evening and weekend work, may be required. Flex time or lieu time will be provided to accommodate any additional hours. &nbsp;If this position sounds like you, please let us know why by submitting your resume and cover letter to <a href="mailto:jobs@bigsisters.bc.ca" target="_blank">jobs@bigsisters.bc.ca</a> using the subject line: 1:1 Mentoring Coordinator (Contract). &nbsp;Applications will be reviewed as they are received; this posting will close without notice when the position is filled.&nbsp;

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

1:1 Mentoring Coordinator (Contract)

About The Career Foundation:&nbsp;The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:The Career Foundation’s Disability Employment Services Program is dedicated to supporting job seekers accessing the Ontario government’s Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Our program offers comprehensive employment services to these job seekers, including job search assistance, job matching and placement, job coaching, retention support, and more. Employers committed to inclusive hiring can also benefit from our tailored services, such as direct access to skilled job seekers with disabilities, assistance in organizing and hosting community hiring events, and guidance on effectively onboarding and coaching new hires to ensure long-term job retention.As an ODSP Employment Services and Placement Specialist, you will be an important member of the program team responsible for supporting ODSP clients in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. Your responsibilities will include providing tailored job search assistance, job matching, job development, job carving, coaching, and retention support to your assigned caseload. Additionally, you will build and maintain effective relationships with employers to identify suitable job opportunities for program clients and will be responsible for achieving individual targets assigned to you that contribute to the team’s collective ability to meet all contractual obligations with the program’s government funder.Position Type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week), contract until March 31, 2026, with excellent potential to become permanent.Base Location and Travel Requirements:This position is based at The Career Foundation’s York office, located near Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. W., and requires local travel to employer locations, community partner sites, and other stakeholder locations to fulfill core responsibilities, including community outreach and employer engagement. The successful candidate should have a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to perform essential deliverables of the role. The position also allows for periodic work-from-home days on a rotational basis, contingent on program needs, operational requirements, and performance. The hybrid schedule requires a private work-from-home space with reliable high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other necessary equipment will be provided.Vulnerable Sector Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).Start date:As soon as possibleReporting to:&nbsp;Program Coordinator&nbsp;Responsibilities include:Employment Coaching, Wraparound Support, and Case Management<ul><li>Serves a caseload of clients, actively monitoring and documenting each client’s needs and progress, and makes adjustments to individualized action plans as needed to successfully achieve employment outcomes.</li><li>Provides solution-based employment coaching and ongoing support to clients in the areas of job search, résumé development, interview preparation, job retention, and other relevant topics to help them achieve successful outcomes.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks caseload success rates to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives and expectations from the program’s funder.</li><li>Assesses and facilitates wraparound and intervention resources required to help clients address and overcome barriers that may prevent them from achieving successful employment outcomes.</li><li>Determines client eligibility for financial supports, administers eligible supports, and ensures proper documentation is on file to support expenditures.</li><li>Provides comprehensive coordination of accommodation supports for clients, ensuring that their specific needs are met to enable full participation in services that lead to employment.</li><li>Conducts timely follow-ups with clients throughout their job search efforts and provides repeat, one-on-one job coaching sessions and support as needed to review goals, address barriers, and ensure clients are making progress toward goals, including facilitating community-based referrals when needed.</li><li>Conducts intakes and completes individualized needs assessments with new clients to establish their eligibility for services and pre-employment needs.</li><li>Collects, organizes, and analyzes new client information through completed needs assessments and other mechanisms to appraise clients’ interests, aptitudes, and abilities to create individualized action plans that lead to successful outcomes.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.</li><li>Guides and supports clients in completing applications for employment and training opportunities.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention Support<ul><li>Conducts outreach and cold calls to employers and develops strategic, long-term partnerships to create diverse and sustainable employment opportunities for clients in the program.</li><li>Regularly coaches clients on job search activities, including identifying opportunities, effective cold-calling strategies to employers, and networking.</li><li>Leverages job carving and customized employment strategies to align job roles with clients’ unique skills and abilities.</li><li>Matches clients to suitable roles by leveraging employer relationships and advertised job openings, ensuring alignment with their qualifications and goals.</li><li>Negotiates and manages placement and incentive agreements, while ensuring compliance with program guidelines.</li><li>Provides on-the-job coaching and support, accompanying clients during their initial days in a new job to facilitate a smooth transition and build their confidence in the workplace.</li><li>Develops and oversees on-the-job training plans, conducting follow-ups with clients and employers to ensure expectations are met and identifying areas for improvement.</li><li>Develops individualized retention plans for clients, including goal setting, skill development, and workplace integration strategies to support long-term success.</li><li>Provides comprehensive retention support through regular check-ins with clients and employers, addressing challenges promptly and collaboratively.</li><li>Works with employers to implement inclusive onboarding processes and workplace accommodations tailored to clients’ needs.</li><li>Provides one-on-one sessions for clients to address topics such as workplace conflict resolution, time management, and career progression.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support program participants in achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Acts as a mediator, as needed, between clients and employers to resolve workplace issues and foster productive relationships.</li><li>Collaborates with clients to build skills that enhance job stability, such as stress management, workplace communication, and adaptability to changing job demands.</li><li>Works collaboratively with team members to develop innovative job development strategies and retention solutions to enhance client success rates.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in a field of study relevant to the responsibilities of the position (e.g., Disability Studies, Social Services, Psychology) is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in employment services, including job coaching, vocational counselling and job development, or other directly transferable experience, such as recruitment, is required.</li><li>Experience serving individuals with disabilities is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will be prioritized.</li><li>Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a vehicle to conduct essential work-related travel within the GTHA to meet the core deliverables of the position.</li><li>Existing network of employers that can be relied upon to provide employment opportunities for program participants is a strong asset.</li><li>Ability to effectively apply sales principles to generate job leads and conduct cold calls to employers.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people from all stakeholder groups.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting assigned targets.</li><li>Professional and courteous approach to client service, with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with participants of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards, with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours when needed to meet the needs of clients and the program.</li><li>Dedicated work ethic with demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li></ul>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.&nbsp;

The Career Foundation

ODSP Employment Services and Placement Specialist

Position Summary:The&nbsp;Intensive Housing Case Manager&nbsp;is responsible for fulfillment of the Intensive case management and housing responsibilities of the&nbsp;Intensive Housing Case Management Services Program&nbsp;within Peel Region. The program uses a collaborative approach across community, health and social service sectors in the development and implementation of individual plans of care that promote improved wellbeing for clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Clients are most often seen in a home or community setting.Job AccountabilitiesSupervision and Case Management<ul><li>Supervision of a caseload of individuals experiencing health challenges and homelessness</li><li>Conduct weekly face-to face visits and maintain ongoing phone and email</li><li>ICMs are to conduct meetings with clients once a week and visit rental units at least once a month.</li><li>Meet with clients in home or community</li><li>Aim to work with each client for a 6-month period (extensions may be granted for 2 additional 6-month periods if the client is actively participating in a case plan and requires frequent and intensive level case management). If a client no longer requires intensive case management, they are to be referred to other supports and services in the</li><li>Help clients achieve an optimum quality of life through developing case plans, enhancing life skills, addressing physical and mental health needs, engaging in meaningful activities, and building social and community</li><li>Conduct testing and/or assessments of participants to clarify need</li><li>Work with team in a wraparound model to implement plan of care utilizing appropriate strategies and interventions</li><li>Assess client need and make effective referrals</li><li>Supporting individual’s involvement in decision-making processes</li><li>Providing emotional and practical support</li><li>Creating, and supporting, community development initiatives with tenants</li><li>Facilitating life-skills development</li><li>Intervening in, and de-escalating, crises and conflicts</li><li>Providing referral to, and collaborating with, appropriate health and community social services</li><li>Participating in evaluation, planning, group meetings and supervision</li><li>Actively recruit and work with local landlords and property owners to facilitate successful housing solutions</li><li>Assisting individuals to achieve successful tenancy outcomes</li><li>Act as the first point of contact for landlords as required, providing information, education, and support regarding housing issues to maintain successful</li><li>Support landlords by troubleshooting and problem-solving issues related to tenancies and provide conflict resolution in partnership with client to avert potential eviction</li><li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with service providers and landlords; regular contact, responding quickly to concerns, assisting/facilitating problem solving</li></ul>Documentation/Administrative<ul><li>Ensure case management practices, as outlined in Minimum Standards, are adhered to including all documentation to be complete and properly recorded</li><li>Maintain client file in a timely and efficient manner; assessments, notes, reports, statistical information .</li><li>Provide data and reporting to ROP as</li><li>Compile and provide biweekly and monthly statistical data</li><li>Maintain a solid working relationship with all existing partnerships</li><li>Participate in appropriate community committees as a representative of the agency</li><li>Maintain proper record keeping for any expenses incurred on behalf of clients</li></ul>&nbsp;Working Conditions and Environment<ul><li>Maintain workplace confidentiality and work within the policies and procedures as outlined, while respecting the mission, vision and principles of the agency</li><li>Conduct self with integrity and respect as it applies to the role as an employee representative of the agency</li><li>Work in a spirit of congeniality with all staff</li><li>Maintain a current understanding of resources/services available in the community which could be of assistance to the clients</li><li>Ability to comply with deadlines as directed by management</li><li>Demonstrate effective time management and an ability to refocus after interruptions from co- workers, clients and management</li><li>Participate in team meetings and other committees as needed</li><li>Participate in relevant training opportunities in order to keep skills and outlook current/effective</li><li>Provide supervision to student placements and/or volunteers as requested by manager</li><li>Represent the agency at community events, public speaking engagements, etc. at the direction of management</li><li>Travel required in the Region of Peel and occasionally to Toronto and surrounding areas</li><li>Meet with clients in the community and/or their place of residence</li><li>Direct work with the collaboration agency representatives, community partners, landlords and others</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Completion of post-secondary education in a related field</li><li>A minimum of 2 years case management experience is preferred</li><li>Excellent communication skills both oral and written and computer literacy</li><li>Reliable Judgment and maintenance of boundaries is required when dealing with clients and other service providers</li><li>A valid license with access to own vehicle required as this position will routinely meet with clients in a community setting</li><li>Knowledge of and proficiency in current approaches for adult mental health and addictions, and client centered principles</li><li>Experience working with individuals with addictions issues, rent supplement subsidies, and private sector</li><li>Demonstrated conflict resolution and crisis prevention/intervention skills an asset</li></ul>

John Howard Society Peel-Halton-Dufferin

Intensive Housing Case Manager

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING&nbsp;REPORTS TO: SHELTER MANAGER&nbsp;DEPARTMENT: SHELTER PROGRAMHOUSING SOCIAL WORKER (MATERNITY LEAVE – 18 MONTH CONTRACT)As the Housing Social Worker, you provide housing supports for high need shelter clients and high need adults referred by the Settlement Social Worker, using a Housing First and trauma-informed approach to support their housing needs.You ensure services are delivered from an integrated anti-racism, access, and equity framework, while providing coordinated case management and trauma-informed assessments for youth in the Shelter and Skills for Life programs and integrating the use of trained Interpreters to support all service participants in the provision of programs and services.You represent the organization in authorized housing networks for clients and shall participate in outreach and community development activities in a manner that is in compliance with the Code of Conduct and ethics of the organizationKey Responsibilities include&nbsp;1. Plan the program:• Develop a work plan to provide counseling and housing support to all clients in the Shelter Program, and contribute to program planning by identifying gaps in services and communicating them to the Shelter Manager for the development of new program initiatives• Participate in direct service networks, coalitions, and partnerships with organizations to promote the program and ensure clients receive stable housing supports while in the shelter and upon discharge into the community.2. Implement the Program:Crisis intervention and Supportive Counselling• Provide crisis intervention and counselling supports related to mental health, addictions, and other complex issues, while developing and implementing individual goals for housing stabilization and offering counselling including brief counselling and solution-focused interventions.• Facilitate trauma assessments, develop treatment plans as needed, and deliver orientation workshops on housing options and related legislation such as Ontario Works, ODSP, the Tenant Protection Act, and housing benefit programs.Housing Support &amp; Coordinated Case Management• Complete housing intake and assessments to identify housing needs, and provide information-based counselling on housing options, financial/budgeting issues, and barriers to housing.• Assist shelter clients to access and secure permanent or supportive housing by liaising with landlords, meeting clients at scheduled appointments, and escorting them for housing searches and viewings as needed.• Complete applications for income support and housing benefit programs.• Provide coordinated case management with internal and external stakeholders, including liaison, referrals, and advocacy to ensure continued support and housing stabilization.• Facilitate access to community resources, including escorting clients to the Furniture Bank and providing community mapping in collaboration with the Outreach Social Worker3. Administers the program&nbsp;• Maintain client files, case notes, and documentation in compliance with organizational policy, legal standards, and confidentiality requirements.• Maintain a daily log and appointment calendar for clients and housing networking meetings.• Ensure accurate reports, service statistics, and timely submissions to meet organizational and funder requirements, including compiling data from the Outreach Social Worker and Housing Counsellor for quarterly reports.• Maintain accurate records for tokens and program expenses in accordance with organizational financial policies.• Maintain an up-to-date registry of housing options and current client resources, including TTC maps, alternative housing resources, and online housing information/apps.4. Control the Program• Complete reports on time as required by the funder and communicate any program activity risks or unresolved complaints to the Shelter Manager for follow-up and investigation.5. Community Relations, Advocacy and Public Education• Establish positive working relationships and collaborative partnerships with community groups, landlords, hospitals, community health and social work networks, and other organizations to support the organization’s housing goals.• Represent the organization through participation in research networks, public speaking engagements, and community coalitions to educate the community on refugee housing issues and enhance the organization’s profile.6. Social Justice and Anti Racism, Access and Equity• Keep abreast with social justice issues especially as they affect refugees to ensure the advancement of their issues from an anti-racism, access and equity framework both in the internal and external community of the organization.7. 7.General• Comply with agency policies, Code of Conduct, and health and safety; collaborate with Shelter teams; attend meetings and training; mentor students and volunteers; and assist with other duties as requiredEducation• 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, mental health related to refugees.Knowledge, Skills and Competencies• Knowledge of client groups – adults, youth and separated youth requiring high need supports• Working knowledge of IRPA, Mental Health Act, TPA, Ontario Works and related procedures• Knowledge of refugee law, the refugee determination process, and settlement-related population issues such as torture, sexual assault (in childhood and adulthood), violence against women and children, homophobia and transphobia, terminal illnesses including HIV/AIDS, issues affecting separated youth, and identity politics.• Knowledge of housing issues including Landlord-Tenant legislation and legal processes.• 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• Issue management and conflict resolution.• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.• Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations through effective case managementExperience• Three to five years of progressive experience as a social worker in a diverse client environment• Experience in Housing Help an asset.Working Conditions:• Usually works in an office environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take the Housing Social Worker to non-standard workplaces.Other&nbsp;Rate: $31.97/hour (2025 rate)&nbsp;Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm but may occasionally be required to work flexible hours such as late evenings or weekends to accommodate various client activities.

Sojourn House

Housing Social Worker(Maternity Leave -18 Month Contract)

Job Posting – Regional Organizing Coordinator / Director of SEIU 2 Organizing Institute&nbsp;&nbsp;The Service Employees International Union 2 (SEIU 2) is a 20,000-member organization that represents workers in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. We are currently seeking an experienced senior-level organizer to lead our external organizing team in Ontario and to oversee and direct our national Organizing Institute. &nbsp;AT SEIU 2:&nbsp;Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace, in their union and in the larger community. Through our actions, we intend to create a more just and humane society. We are committed to protecting and improving the lives of workers and their families. We will work to improve and protect the services we provide to our communities. We believe that by working together as a united front, we can win better contracts and build industry power. &nbsp;THE POSITION:&nbsp;This is a dual role position. The Organizing Coordinator&nbsp;for Ontario is responsible for managing unionized employees, contract organizers and member organizers in the execution of external organizing campaigns. Organizing Coordinator’s&nbsp;must have a sophisticated understanding of the various methodologies used by SEIU for membership growth including corporate campaigns and effective labour board election strategies. Additionally, Organizing Coordinators&nbsp;assist with the development and implementation of internal contract action campaigns and the coordination of strikes. As a management position, Organizing Coordinators work with the National Organizing Director and Officers to develop a national organizing plan and budget. &nbsp;As the Director of the SEIU 2 Organizing Institute&nbsp;you will develop curriculum, train educators and deliver courses that expand the capacity of the SEIU 2 organizing department. The Organizing Institute is a staff development tool for all levels of organizers and uses a variety of teaching methods based on the experience level of participants. The curriculum must constantly evolve to reflect the various industries and employers targeted by the Union as well as changes to provincial labour laws. &nbsp;MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Five years experience working in a senior-level organizing position. &nbsp;</li><li>Five years experience managing and directing staff. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in developing curriculum and delivering labour education including fluency in teaching methodology. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success executing large private sector labour board election campaigns. &nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated success executing non-traditional organizing campaigns (example comprehensive corporate campaigns) &nbsp;</li><li>Experience understanding case law as it pertains to all aspects of union organizing. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing multi-sector regional organizing plans and budgets. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing and running internal campaigns such as contract action campaigns. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in other areas of the Union (servicing, education, internal) a plus. &nbsp;</li><li>Master’s degree. </li><li>Driver’s license, auto insurance and automobile. &nbsp;</li></ul>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:&nbsp;This is a coordinator position. Salary is based on experience and there is a fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance and a fully employer- paid defined benefit pension plan.&nbsp;TO APPLY:&nbsp;Send cover letter and résumé to: <a href="mailto:kkirkland@seiulocal2.ca" target="_blank">kkirkland@seiulocal2.ca</a> , reference Ontario Organizing Coordinator in subject line. &nbsp;This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.&nbsp;

SEIU Local 2

Regional Organizing Coordinator / Director of SEIU 2 Organizing Institute

Competition # 2025-501-HBCase Counsellor Specialist (2025-501-HB)Employment Type: Part-time, Bargaining Unit&nbsp;Work Hours: 21 hours/week (Mon, Tues, Fri - 9am-5pm)Work Setting: Hybrid – Opportunity to work remotely after orientation &amp; training periodSalary: J - $30.71 per hourApplication Deadline: December 1, 2025, by 11:59 pmWho We AreWoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities.&nbsp; A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.Visit&nbsp;www.<a href="http://www.woodgreen.org/" target="_blank">woodgreen.org</a> to learn more about who we are and to review our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodgreen.org/woodgreen-community-services-equity-statement" target="_blank">Equity Statement</a>.We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.&nbsp;Program Overview – Case Management Program, Homeward Bound &amp; Neighborhood ProgramsHomeward Bound is an employment wrap around program that assists female-led families who are living in unstable conditions make a successful transition to sustainable employment, permanent housing and independent living for themselves and their children. The program includes many components including, career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There are also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities.&nbsp; Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school aged children.&nbsp;What You Will Do<ul><li>Uses professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform case work duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow up.</li><li>Coordinates client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program including, liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.</li><li>Ensures that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.</li><li>Responsible for ongoing liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.</li><li>Provides instrumental help to assist the women to resolve functional problems of daily living, to provide advocacy, and to facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help. </li><li>Identifies barriers to learning and refers participants to the appropriate source of support.</li><li>Responds to emergencies and provides crisis intervention in addition to maintaining a caseload.</li><li>Maintains client records in a centralized data base in accordance with program policy.</li><li>Collects statistical data according to central and unit policies.</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team<ul><li>Master of Social Work or Master’s Degree in related field. Candidates with BSW and related experience would also be considered.</li><li>Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent preferred.</li><li>Minimum two (2) years related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level, and employment planning and preparation work.</li></ul>What Will Set You Apart<ul><li>Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.</li><li>Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.</li><li>Provide on-going feedback to enhance employability of all clients</li><li>Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.</li><li>Demonstrate an on-going self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery</li><li>Social assessment skills.</li><li>Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.</li><li>Well-developed and timely documentation skills </li><li>Strong computer skills, including internet research.</li><li>Knowledge of community development and skills in the use and referral to social resources.</li><li>Collaboration and teamwork skills essential </li><li>Able to work under pressure.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.</li><li>Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach. </li><li>Lived experience as member of BIPOC community, or other experience of social identity intersectionality.</li></ul>Why You’ll Want to Work With Us At WoodGreen you will be part of an incredible team that does amazing things for our community.We offer:<ul><li>Benefits: Health/dental/wellness benefits and group RRSP/Pension programs, for eligible employees</li><li>Growth: In-house training &amp; development programs and professional development opportunities</li><li>Rewards: Peer and organizational recognition and awards</li><li>Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable</li><li>Diversity: Commitment to creating an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging</li><li>Community: Meaningful work in support of our communities</li></ul>To ApplyGo to the WoodGreen Careers page at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodgreen.org/about-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.woodgreen.org/about-us/careers/</a> and click on the position(s) that you are interested in to submit your cover letter and resume and to answer a short questionnaire.WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp; We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People &amp; Culture representatives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@woodgreen.org" target="_blank">careers@woodgreen.org</a> of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.'This public job posting uses AI-powered tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. &nbsp;

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