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DATE:&nbsp; November 10, 2025 CLOSING DATE:&nbsp;November 24, 2025&nbsp; LOCATION:&nbsp;Aurora, ON – BSS Mobile Team COMPENSATION: $52,109 - $53,400 Annually Prorated CONTRACT DURATION:&nbsp;Until April 30, 2025 VACANCY:&nbsp;1 WORK TYPE:&nbsp;In Person/Mobile Job ID: 10405636&nbsp;LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.Job Summary The Behaviour Personal Support Worker, Behavioural Support Services Mobile Support Team (BSS-MST), is part of a team that provides assessment, strategy development, education and support to older adults who are demonstrating responsive behaviours that may be associated with various types of dementia, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions who live in various community settings within York Region / South Simcoe. Working with a team of other professionals, the BPSW will enhance the quality of life for clients with responsive behaviours in community settings by developing and implementing person centered strategies to mitigate responsive behaviours. This position will also assist in the assessment and development of a Behavioural Support Plan.&nbsp; &nbsp;In addition, the BPSW will assist and provide training for clients, families and other on-going care partners. What You Will Do:<ul><li>Act as the Primary PSW for assigned person(s) served. Follow the weekly schedule of required visits;</li><li>Perform and record complete and accurate observation of the person served and their responsive behaviour during initial 2-week period after being enrolled in the program. Assist in identifying triggers for the responsive behaviour;</li><li>Documents activity according to agency standards in client information system and reports observational data using specified tools (BSO Questionnaire etc.);</li><li>Offers suggestions to the development of individual Behavioural Support Plan with special emphasis on strategies to manage responsive behaviours;</li><li>Actively practice the suggested interventions and continually adapt the interventions and strategies to ensure the best possible outcome for mitigating the responsive behaviours;</li><li>Accepts direction from the Psychogeriatric Case Manager regarding the Behavioural Support Plan and scheduling of visits to the person served;</li><li>Model the effective interventions/strategies to ongoing care partners, caregivers and/or family members using peer-to- peer mentoring;</li><li>Attend Behavioural Support Plan meetings/Discharge meetings with on going care partners and families;</li><li>Participates in multi-disciplinary conferences, care conferences for the person served, and staff development conferences;</li><li>Actively assist and support the transition of persons served&nbsp;to their next care destination</li><li>Works in compliance with the Health and Safety Act and its regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all health and safety policies, procedures and legislation;</li><li>Follows standard infection control practices and enhanced precautions as instructed;</li><li>Complete other duties, from time to time, as assigned by the Associate Director and/or Program Manager.</li></ul>What You Bring: Must Haves<ul><li>Completion of post-secondary education in Human Services (i.e. Personal Support&nbsp;Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate, Registered Practical Nurse&nbsp;Certificate);</li><li>Experience with vulnerable, older adults and seniors with serious mental&nbsp;illness, cognitive and addiction challenges who exhibit responsive&nbsp;behaviours;</li><li>Knowledge of GPA, P.I.E.C.E.S., U-First or willingness to receive such&nbsp;training;</li><li>Sound understanding of and commitment to the principles of the&nbsp;Behavioural Supports Ontario Project;</li><li>Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR&nbsp;(Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach;</li><li>Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of&nbsp;assessment, problem solving and crisis management;</li><li>Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner;</li><li>Physically able to perform demanding body mechanics (i.e. lifting,&nbsp;transferring, etc.);</li><li>First Aid and CPR certification;</li><li>Good oral and written skills; excellent computer skills; ability to follow&nbsp;written and verbal instructions;</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment;</li><li>Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with</li><li>proven reliability and trustworthiness;&nbsp;required;</li><li>Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle is required</li></ul>What We Offer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>E-learning program available all year round</li><li>Starting vacation time above minimum standard,</li><li>Additional paid personal and paid sick days</li><li>Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career</li><li>Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness</li><li>Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program</li><li>Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion</li></ul>Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who reflects that diversity. At LOFT, we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore, even if you don't perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role, we highly encourage you to apply. Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

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Join&nbsp;CHATS as theHoarding Community Support Worker&nbsp;Full-time position 35 hours weeklyHybrid work environmentContract position to December 31, 2026Working in a community health setting as part of a team focusing on increasing education around hoarding to organizations and the public, as well as supporting services to individuals living with hoarding behaviors.In this role you will:<ul><li>Support community education sessions and group activities</li><li>Network with existing&nbsp;Tenancy Risk Reduction Services program community partners</li><li>Identify potential new partners and assist with developing new service partnerships </li><li>Work with clients one on one, and in support groups</li><li>Assist with administrative tasks </li><li>Travel throughout York Region</li></ul>Services are provided both virtually and in person.CHATS will provide: Personal protective equipment; training and support; paid mileageRequired Skills:<ul><li>Social Services Worker Diploma.</li><li>Experience working with clients living with mental health conditions</li><li>Knowledge of hoarding disorder and harm reduction approach</li><li>Experience in community health setting</li><li>Experience facilitating groups and assisting with development and recruitment</li><li>Experience with delivering presentations</li><li>Knowledge of the health care system</li><li>Knowledge of local community resources</li><li>Microsoft office experience</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively with a team.</li><li>First Aid certification required.</li><li>Vehicle and valid Ontario driver’s license required.</li></ul>CHATS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAccommodation will be provided to individuals with disability, upon requestPlease apply to <a href="https://www.chats.on.ca" target="_blank">https://www.chats.on.ca</a>

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JOB POSTING: ADDICTION SERVICES CENTRAL ONTARIO 
 

JOB POSTING 2025.04FT 
 

ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR 2 – 
BLACK MENTAL HEALTH &amp; ADDICTIONS PROGRAM 

 
Full-time Permanent 


Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community-based addiction services organization 
with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario that provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe 
and some parts of Toronto. 
 
ASCO unites to support individuals to achieve their goals by offering hope and promoting well-being. Addiction 
Services Central Ontario takes pride in its passion for client service. Each day presents new opportunities to 
demonstrate leadership and expertise in addictions to the community. ASCO embraces a holistic, biological, 
psychological, social and spiritual approach to addiction. A holistic approach places the person at the centre. The 
agency uses a harm reduction approach in addiction treatment and equally respects individuals who choose 
abstinence or harm reduction. ASCO’s three strategic priorities are: Develop Our People, Drive System Leadership 
in Integrated Care and Advance Clinical and Operational Excellence. 
 
ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work as an Addictions and Mental Health 
Counsellor 2 for a new program focused on Black Mental Health and Addiction support for families, children and 
youth. 
 
The Addictions and Mental Health Counsellor 2, provides direct service to an assigned caseload of clients 
presenting with addictions and/or mental health concerns and their families in accordance with the agency's 
guidelines and reporting to the Assigned Supervisors. This position will focus on initiatives to support culturally 
sensitive care for Black families, youth, and children. This opportunity is aimed at reducing health inequities in line 
with Ontario Health’s “A Black Health Plan for Ontario.” 
 
The Addictions and Mental Health Counsellor 2 position will offer services in York Region and North Durham, as 
determined by the agency, and will work closely with the agency’s partners, as requested, to assist the agency in 
achieving the goals set out by the agency, and its funders. This position provides services in various capacities to 
ensure we meet the needs of clients where they are located. 
 
ASCO is required to follow all public health and provincial directives as well as of those of our Ontario Health Team 
partners as related to the pandemic and other health issues that may come forward, including but not limited to 
vaccination requirements. 
 
This is a Permanent Full-time position for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two evenings per week. 
Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). A minimum of 2 shifts per week in person is required. This 
position will initially be based in the Aurora office location. Please note that the position may relocate in future to 
another location within York Region. The hourly rate is $34.44. 
 


 
Why work at ASCO? 
 

 • 3 weeks’ Vacation earned in the first year (accrued monthly); 4 weeks Vacation (accrued monthly) earned 
second year 

 • HOOPP Pension Plan for all permanent Full-time and Part-time staff 

 • 3 Flex Days to be taken throughout the year 

 • 15 days’ Paid Personal time 

 • Education Allowance provided up to $300 per fiscal year 

 • 5 Education Days per fiscal year provided for personal and professional development 

 • Comprehensive Benefits package 

 • Employee Assistance Plan 

 • Various employer-paid training programs 

 • Mileage reimbursement when required 

 • Free on-site parking 

 • Perkopolis Membership available 

 
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
 
Assessment 
 

a. Comprehensive: Assess the level, pattern, and dynamics of the alcohol and/or drug use by an individual, as 
well as the client’s overall functioning, including physical and mental health, and their social location including 
social status and support network dynamics. 

 
 
b. Specialized Topical Assessment: Evaluate specific aspects of the client's functioning by using tools and 

processes designed for specialized assessment purposes. 
 

 c. Ongoing Assessment: Re-assess the client's substance use and mental health, functioning, and situation 
regularly &amp; in consultation with the larger interdisciplinary team. 

 
2. Formulation 
 

Develop a treatment plan and select appropriate treatment strategies on the basis of information gathered through 
the assessment processes. 

 
3. Feedback 
 

Provide either written or verbal information regarding the assessment findings and the case formulation to the 
client and to referral sources that request this information, including physicians, Nurse Practitioner and RPN 
working to support the medical aspect of the client’s care. 


 
4. Referral to Other Services 
 

a. Redirect individuals whose assessed needs cannot be met on a short-term, outpatient basis to appropriate 
specialized (e.g. medical, psychiatric, inpatient or day addictions treatment, family therapy) programs. 

b. Provide formal, structured follow-up and intervene as necessary and appropriate. 
 
5. Consultation 
 

Provide consultation and problem-solving assistance to professional colleagues and members of the community 
who are concerned about substance use and mental health of an individual who is not likely to become a client of 
the agency. 

 
6. Goal Setting 
 

a. Assist the client to identify problems and goals. 
b. Develop and implement, with the client, a formal, systematic, and ongoing goal setting process that includes; 

identification of perceived problems, negotiation of specific functional targets and attendant courses of action 
as well as ongoing re-evaluation of the goals and plans. 

 
7. Skills Teaching 
 

a. Provide skills teaching to clients and/or staff in selected areas of functioning attendant to rehabilitation for 
substance use through general instruction. 

b. Formal skills teaching to clients and/or staff using counselling approaches, skills coaching and related activities. 
 
8. Supportive Counselling 
 

a. Support and guide the client in reaching their goals and in addressing identified issues. 
b. Ensure counselling is conducted with an Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism (AOAR) framework and through 

an AOAR lens. 
c. Draw upon own lived experience of racism to support and guide client. 

 
9. General Structured Counselling 
 

Provide systematic, short-term, and structured counselling to individuals, groups, families, children and youth in 
relation to specific issues. 

 
10. Clinical Therapy 

 
Provide addiction counselling services that are aligned with best practice models of intervention based upon the 
clients’ presenting concerns, identified needs, and established goals related to substance use and mental health. 
 


 
11. Crisis Intervention 
 

a. Medical/Psychiatric Crisis: Identify that client requires medical/psychiatric intervention and assist the client 
to obtain appropriate help. 

 
b. Psycho-Social Crisis: Provide appropriate clinical intervention and counselling to agency clients. 
 
c. Instrumental Crisis: Provide supportive intervention and problem-solving assistance related to practical issues. 

 
12. Supportive Consultation to Client’s Family/Friends 

 
Provide supportive consultation services to clients’ significant others on how best they can support themselves 
and a loved one with addiction and/or mental health concerns. 

 
13. Case Co-ordination 

 
Ensure continuity of service to clients through a continuous process of service matching, co-ordination, outreach 
to resources frequently used by the client population, referral, and follow-up. 
 

14. Client Advocacy 
 

a. Act on behalf of and/or with the client by representing the client's needs as required in order to both 
accomplish the client's goals and teach self-advocacy skills. 

b. Advocate for the mental health and addiction needs of Black children and youth, promoting access to 
equitable care and addressing systemic barriers. 

 
15. Group Facilitation 

 
a. Coordinate and facilitate psycho educational and therapeutic counselling groups to diverse clients with 

substance use and mental health concerns that are consistent with program services and goals. 
b. Participate in Group Services delivery upon completion of orientation, shadowing and training. 

 
16. Network Development 

 
a. Social Support: Work with the client and/or significant others to develop or restore the client's natural support 

system - family, friends, co-workers, support networks, circle of care, etc. 
 
b. Resource Linking: Establish relationships with other community groups and organizations including but not 

limited to York Region Black-Run Associations, York Region District School Board, York Catholic District 
School Board relevant services that will support the client's functioning. Participate in inter-professional 
collaboration with the local hospitals in providing services. 


17. Satellite Office Services 
 

Provide accessible casework services that are tailored to the local community's needs within ASCO’s satellite 
offices. 

 
18. Clinical Administrative Functions 

 
a. Maintain client records including case notes, assessments, treatment plans, service activity logs and discharge 

summaries. 
b. Contribute to management information systems and program statistical reports. 
c. Provide data on an ad hoc basis for special purposes. 
d. Develop special reports including Ad-Hoc reports as requested. 
e. Participate in regular administrative team meetings and in improving service delivery process. 

 
19. Public Education 
 

a. Educate community agencies and professional groups to address the unique mental health and addictions 
needs of the Black community as assigned by the Supervisor. 

b. Assist in developing educational materials to raise awareness about available mental health and addictions 
services for the Black community. 

 
20. Supervision 
 

Participate in both regular individual supervision/and group clinical supervision and regular observation of 
casework with your assigned Operational Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor. 

 
21. Professional Development 
 

a. Participate in in-house peer consultation/supervision and staff training programs. 
b. Continuously upgrade skills by attending related courses and reading relevant literature. 

 
22. Additional duties 

 
a. Provide direct service to clients as assigned by the Operational and/or Clinical Supervisor 
b. Drive/Operate and provide services on the Mobile Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (M-RAAM) unit, 

when assigned 
c. Perform agency duties as assigned (e.g. Education groups, Treatment groups, Aftercare groups, Friends 

and Family groups, presentations, etc.) 
d. Support other teams, programs and services within ASCO as required 

 
Other duties as assigned. 
 
Qualifications 
 

 • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a health-related discipline OR minimum 5+ years’ direct clinical 


experience in addictions and mental health 

 • Member or member in progress with one of the regulatory colleges under the Regulated Health 
Professionals Act ex: College Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario; Ontario College of Social Workers 
and Social Service Workers 

 • Lived experience of Black racism including a solid understanding of the impact of Black racism and other 
oppressions on health and mental health 

 • Minimum 2 years of addictions and mental health counselling experience 

 • Demonstrated experience working effectively with racialized communities/individuals who face barriers 
accessing services and experience in approaching work from an equity lens 

 • Strong understanding of systemic barriers, stigma, and cultural factors affecting the Black community 

 • Knowledge and experience working with a range of clients presenting with substance use and mental health 

 • Knowledge of historical and contemporary issues impacting Black mental health, including anti-Black 

racism, intergenerational trauma, and social determinants of health 

 • Demonstrated experience working with Black families, children and youth 

 • Extensive training and experience working with trauma 

 • Solid experience and awareness of the needs of working in marginalized communities and with marginalized 
populations 

 • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention, harm reduction and recovery principles 

 • Strong knowledge of concurrent disorders a definite asset 

 • Ability to work effectively with a diverse and interdisciplinary team 

 • Ability to evaluate programs/services considering client needs and service delivery within a complex 
environment. 

 • Ability to do addiction assessments independently and provide comprehensive treatment planning and 
treatment to clients with addiction issues. 

 • Ability to facilitate psycho-educational and process groups to diverse clients with substance use issues 

 • Ability to foster a strong therapeutic alliance with clients from marginalized communities 

 • Ability to assess and provide treatment through a strengths-based framework 

 • Sound knowledge, awareness and understanding of anti-oppression and anti-racism (AOAR) practices 

 • Knowledge and experience in harm reduction strategies 

 • Ability to facilitate psycho educational and therapeutic groups to diverse clients with substance use and 
mental health concerns 

 • Excellent organizational and administrative skills 

 • The ability to work independently 

 • A working knowledge of data management systems (TREAT preferred) 

 • Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written 

 • The ability to provide services in French and any additional languages a definite asset 

 • A valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle 

 • A successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check, as per agency policy and procedures 
 
 


Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter detailing what interests you about this opportunity and 
experience you have that sets you apart from others. 
 
External Applicants: APPLY ONLINE 
 
Closing date: Until Filled 
 
The process we will undertake to recruit for this role includes: 

 • Initial screening of resumes and covering letters 

 • Those who are successful in moving through the initial screening process, will be asked to participate in a 
brief telephone interview 

 • Those who are successful in the telephone interview will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview to 
gain a better understanding of the role, as well as, provide you the opportunity to discuss how your experience 
fits well with this opportunity. 
 
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the 
protected grounds under the Human Rights Code, and we encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within 
your application. We are wholly committed to integration and to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where 
every employee has a voice and is given the opportunity to fully contribute, ensuring an equal employment environment without 
discrimination or harassment, while maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. 
We remain committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the 
Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. 
 
ASCO is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, 
women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of 
ideas. Applicants who require special accommodation in order to complete their application/interview are encouraged to contact our HR 
representative of the accommodation measures required which will enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. 
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 
 

WE WELCOME ALL APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN 
INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED 

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