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INTERNAL/EXTERNALJob Title: Housing Worker&nbsp;Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Bargaining UnitNumber of Positions: 1Rate:&nbsp;$29.40 per hour&nbsp;Vacation: 4 weeks to startBenefits: Group benefits with Life Insurance, AD&amp;D, Extended Health and Dental Care with premiums 100% paid by the employer, LTD with premiums 100% paid by employees; paid sick leave and float day&nbsp;RRSP:&nbsp;RRSP with 6.5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution after successful completion of probationHours: 37.5 hours per week working every Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pmSupervisor: Senior Manager, Kingston Road HousingPosting Date:&nbsp;September 8, 2025Application Deadline:&nbsp;September 22, 2025Location:&nbsp;4626 and 4628 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2P6Why Fred Victor?For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.Kingston Road Housing is deeply affordable housing for people who have experiencing chronic homelessness. We will provide supports and housing for 86 people including all genders, youth, adults and seniors. The focus of the position is to work with these tenants to maintain their housing. Staff strive to encourage tenant participation in the development of short and long term goals, community development strategies, using a facilitative management approach to encourage tenants to reach their goals, maintain their housing. This position requires respect for, and expertise working with, tenants who are facing mental health issues, addictions, trauma, abuse and social isolation and who come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?We offer a collaborative environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to make a difference. With over 75 programs and 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us. Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.What You Will Do:<ul><li>The focus of the position is to work with chronically homeless tenants to access and maintain their affordable housing. </li><li>Encourage tenant participation in the development of short- and long-term goals, community development strategies, using a facilitative management approach to encourage tenants to reach their goals, maintain their housing and to take responsibility for their lives and for the safety and enjoyment of their housing. </li><li>This position will use a trauma informed, harm reduction, client centered, anti-oppressive approach to all of their work.&nbsp; This position requires respect for, and expertise working with, tenants who are facing mental and physical health issues, active substance use, history of trauma, abuse and social isolation and who come from racially and ethnically diverse background.</li><li>Provide a welcoming, friendly, and professional Front Desk for Housing and keep the Housing Office open as often as possible. This includes but is not limited to answering the phones, fielding tenant questions and concerns, signing in guests, signing out keys, taking work orders, crisis intervention, assisting with tenant medication, first aid, CPR and Overdose response, giving notices to tenants, and liaising with other workers and professionals.</li><li>Utilize trauma informed community development, facilitative management, and conflict resolution approaches to facilitate supportive, co-operative living and support tenants to develop skills to live cooperatively in their accommodation.</li><li>Provide intake, assessment and case management services, utilizing a client-centered, strength-based, harm reduction approach to clients.</li><li>Maintain a caseload of 5-8 moderate need clients.</li><li>Deal with housing related issues such as behaviours, social isolation, mental health, substance use, hygiene and others, by encouraging and supporting tenants to problem solve and to access community resources such as support agencies and other Fred Victor programs and services. </li><li>Identify, intervene in and deescalate crisis situations and work with tenants to develop crisis management skills.</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team:<ul><li>Strong understanding of systems that cause and support homelessness, poverty and discrimination and respect for those realities.</li><li>Well-developed interpersonal skills that will produce effective, productive and appropriate relationships with the tenants, community, external agencies and staff at Fred Victor.</li><li>Experience working with people who are actively using substancesfrom a harm reduction lens.</li></ul>What Sets You Apart:<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and crisis management.</li><li>Extensive experience working with people who come from diverse racial, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and who have experienced varying degrees of mental health, social isolation, and substance use.</li><li>Lived experience.</li><li>Strong customer service skills.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of community-based resources.</li><li>Proven ability to challenge organization, staff, and tenant communities in a positive and creative way to effect better service.</li><li>Well-developed interpersonal skills that will produce effective, productive, and appropriate relationships with the tenants, community, external agencies, and staff at Fred Victor.</li><li>Strong teamwork.</li><li>Highly developed written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills.</li><li>Highly developed group facilitation skills.</li><li>Highly developed understanding of and proven ability to communicate appropriate professional boundaries.</li><li>Highly developed ability to plan and prioritize work.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Literacy in Word, Pirouette, Excel.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:<ul><li>For the Housing Worker position, Fred Victor offers an hourly rate of $29.40</li><li>6.5 % of your gross salary will be contributed to a group RRSP on your behalf after successful completion of probation; you will contribute 4% of your gross salary to the same RRSP </li><li>Access to employee and family assistance plan </li><li>4 weeks of vacation to start + 1 float day</li><li>Generous paid sick leave allowance</li><li>A comprehensive Dental, Extended Health and LTD group benefits&nbsp;package includes individual and family coverage, including prescriptions, hospital accommodation, hearing care, paramedical practitioners and a wide variety of dental care. Additional insurance includes vision care and travel for emergency medical services.</li></ul>How You Can ApplySend your resume and an email describing why you want to be part of the Fred Victor Team by September 22, 2025&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mnazarova@fredvictor.org" target="_blank">mnazarova@fredvictor.org</a>&nbsp;with “Housing Worker” in the subject line.A Police Record Check is required by the final candidate prior to hiring.<ol><li>Accessibility &amp; Accommodation&nbsp;</li></ol>Fred Victor is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and have lived-experience.If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.&nbsp;Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

Fred Victor

Housing Worker

The Organization&nbsp;We value and celebrate diversity:&nbsp;We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team made up of people with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. We actively encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply and we value the positive impact that diversity has on our teams. We are committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion within our workforce and in all opportunities provided at StepStones. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.StepStones for Youth (<a href="http://www.stepstonesforyouth.com/" target="_blank">www.stepstonesforyouth.com</a>) is an innovative and dynamic charitable organization in Toronto dedicated to providing intervention and sustainable support for children and youth. Many of these youth are exiting the foster care and group home system or are currently living in foster homes and shelters.Our goal is to create positive and meaningful connections; increase school engagement, high school graduation, and post-secondary enrolment; and increase stable housing, improved mental and physical health, and strong support networks. StepStones adheres to a “whatever it takes” approach to servicing youth and we go above and beyond to support their needs.Why Work With Us:<ul><li>Comprehensive Benefit Package: includes 3K to paramedical services, and Short Term and Long-Term Disability including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &amp; Grief counselling available free of charge (in addition to benefits) for work related incidents&nbsp; </li><li>Time-Off: 17 days vacation with a 1-day vacation increase per year worked, up to 35 day’s vacation </li><li>Leave:&nbsp;8&nbsp;sick days, 3 personal days, 1.5 medical appointment days, bereavement allowance </li><li>Professional Development:&nbsp;Training allowance of $700 per year </li><li>Reimbursements:&nbsp;Mileage&nbsp;provided at a competitive rate&nbsp;and all staff are given a petty cash budget</li><li>Tools you need to succeed: All staff receive a MacBook, Headphones and access to our mobile friendly CRM system</li><li>Extended Break: 1.5 lunch break healthy living program when you exercise for 30 minutes during lunch</li></ul>The OpportunityStepStones for Youth is currently seeking a Youth Case Manager for our Connections Coordinator role within the Building Connections Program. This initiative is grounded in the belief that strong, supportive relationships are essential to creating long-term stability and improving outcomes for children and youth from the child welfare system. Our goal is to shift the primary supportive role from professional workers to trusted, non-professional community members by equipping them with the necessary training and guidance. This is a meaningful opportunity to positively impact some of the most vulnerable youth in our society.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support youth aged 10–25 who are connected to the child protection/welfare system and currently living in foster care or group homes.</li><li>Engage youth in identifying and developing their own circles of support.</li><li>Conduct thorough assessment to uncover and strengthen potential support networks, including extended family, culturally relevant groups, and community connections.</li><li>Provide effective case management services tailored to each youth’s unique situation.</li><li>Collaborate with community organizations throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with youth and their existing or emerging support systems.</li><li>Respond to crisis situations with appropriate intervention and develop safety plans. </li><li>Maintain positive working relationships with foster and group home providers, caregivers, and CAS workers. </li><li>Deliver services through an anti-oppression framework, recognizing and addressing anti-Black and Indigenous racism, poverty, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and diversity.</li></ul>Other duties as assignedNote: This role is primarily community-based, with some work at our Toronto office.What we’re looking for:<ul><li>Degree in social work (or related field) from an accredited University/college and a minimum of five years’ successful experience in directly related field; or equivalent education and experience</li><li>Access to a vehicle and a valid full G Class Ontario Driver’s License with appropriate insurance is required.</li><li>Extensive experience working in trauma-centered facilities and experience with the effects of trauma on behaviours.</li><li>Experience in child protection preferred.</li><li>Experience in working with diverse cultures and communities. A thorough understanding of anti-oppression, anti-Black and Indigenous racism values and principles and an appreciation of and ability to work with diverse communities.</li><li>Working knowledge of the fundamentals of Kinship, Foster Care, Forever Families and Adoption;</li><li>Solid knowledge of services and resources available for youth in Ontario;</li><li>Experienced motivational interviewer with the ability to create a comfortable interview environment;</li><li>Sound knowledge of the child welfare system and the principal issues affecting the youth in this system;</li><li>Highly effective written and oral communication skills, problem solving, advocacy and assessment skills;</li><li>Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external resources and community partnership;</li><li>Ability to manage crisis, conflict and adverse situations with staff, youth and families;</li><li>Strong computer/Internet skills and knowledge of case management systems, reporting procedures and responsibilities and the ability to work within those systems;</li><li>Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills; accountability, reliability, and punctuality; and the ability to work effectively and independently under the pressure of tight timelines, competing priorities and emergent issues..</li></ul>Equal opportunity&nbsp;StepStones values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.StepStones is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for StepStones. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to evaluate candidates who meet the required qualifications.&nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants will be selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or in person submissions please.

StepStones for Youth

Youth Case Manager - Connections Coordinator

Competition: (2024-409-CC)Psychogeriatric Specialist (2025-409-CC)Employment Type:Permanent Full-time Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)Work Hours:37.5 hours/week - Monday to Friday 9am - 5pmWork Setting:Salary:Hybrid - Opportunity to work remotely after orientation &amp; training period $72,298.50Application Deadline:September 24, 2025 at 11:59pmProgram Overview – Full Circle, Community Care&nbsp; The Full Circle Psychogeriatric team provides community based case management, supportive and/or clinical counselling to older persons with significant mental health and/or cognitive issues such as dementia, and their family or caregivers. What You Will Do<ul><li>Undertakes psychosocial assessments.</li><li>Develops and implements a service plan with clients with significant mental health issues and/or cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer, dementia.</li><li>Provides case management services including service co-ordination, short-term and long-term planning, follow up</li><li>Advocates on behalf of clients and/or their family or caregivers.</li><li>Keep current about the range of services available in other agencies.</li><li>Links clients and/or their family or caregivers to various community resources, and facilitates appropriate referrals to other community support services as required.</li><li>Provide accompaniment to medical appointments as required.</li><li>Provides crisis intervention, practical assistance, supportive counseling to clients and/or family or caregivers as required in homes and community settings.</li><li>Work flexible hours based on the needs of the clients and/or their family or caregivers.</li><li>Provides service that is responsive appropriate and culturally and linguistically sensitive to the individual and caregivers needs.</li><li>Engages in ongoing outreach to ensure access to the program.</li><li>Liaises with other psychogeriatric services as needed.</li><li>Liaises and consults with other service providers as needed.</li><li>Participates in case conferences and clinical meetings in order to ensure the coordination of services and a continuum of care.</li><li>Provides consultation to other agency staff or community partners as required.</li><li>Maintain a client caseload as assigned by program manager.</li><li>Participates in team and unit meetings regularly, and promote the healthy functioning of the team and unit.</li><li>Participate in ongoing training and education.</li><li>Participates in supervision sessions and annual performance appraisals with program manager.</li><li>Responsible for collection of statistical data required for the accountability of the program.</li><li>Maintains appropriate records and documentation in a timely manner.</li><li>Responsible for representing the unit on internal staff committees as directed by program manager.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team<ul><li>Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) or graduate degree in a relevant field. </li><li>Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or Member in good standing with a Professional College in Ontario.</li><li>3+ years related experience in mental health, addictions, geriatrics and/or social work. Demonstrated experience working with older adults and seniors with mental health (including dementia) and/or substance use issues, chronic health issues, cognitive impairment, and responsive behaviours is required.</li><li>Personal knowledge and lived experience of issues that affect communities and populations served by WoodGreen is a strong asset.</li></ul>What Will Set You Apart<ul><li>Experience and expertise to support older adult and seniors including individuals who have significant mental health and/or addiction issues, history of trauma, violence/abuse, dementia, cognitive impairments, responsive behaviours, chronic physical health issues, etc.</li><li>Ability in case management, system navigation, service planning, implementation, and coordination, therapeutic or supportive counselling.</li><li>Experience working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team or as a team member in collaboration with other community professionals. </li><li>Proven working knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based treatment models and best practice approaches.</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with a brief therapy modality, such as Narrative, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), etc.</li><li>Knowledge of issues affecting older adults/geriatric populations, mental health, addictions, health sector, and community resources, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinant of health.</li><li>Solid understanding of the intersectionality of systemic barriers and social determinants of health, including racism, discrimination, and oppression.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in group facilitation (therapeutic and psycho-social).</li><li>Strong assessment, clinical and intervention skills.</li><li>Effective oral, written communication skills and documentation skills.</li><li>Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.</li><li>Proven ability to apply and practice Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Trauma-Informed and Harm Reduction principles, and strategies.</li><li>Applied computer skills (MS word, excel, Internet) and ability to use client information systems.</li><li>Ability to communicate in a second language (Greek, Spanish, Bengali, Urdu, Tamil, Farsi, Tagalog, Arabic, Mandarin, or Cantonese) is a strong asset.</li></ul>

WoodGreen Community Services

Psychogeriatric Specialist (2025-409-CC)

Competition: (2025-413-CC)Community Support Worker&nbsp;(2025-413-CC)Employment Type:Permanent Full Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)Work Hours:35 hours/week Mon-Fri 9am-5pmWork Setting:Salary:Exclusively Onsite at&nbsp;650 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario External Rate: $59,282.34 Internal Rate: $60,492.18Application Deadline:September 19, 2025, by 11:59 pmProgram Overview&nbsp; The Community Support Worker is responsible for carrying out their work within a client-centered model of recovery using trauma-informed and psychosocial principles of recovery. The incumbent will assess tenant issues, respond to tenant needs, de-escalate crisis, and provide individualized case management, supportive counselling, and care coordination/service planning as needed. The Community Support Worker works closely with Community Supports, the Manager of Housing Support Programs and WoodGreen Housing Staff to develop creative strategies for housing stabilization, mediating disputes, and enhancing tenant wellness. The incumbent works closely with other service providers within and outside WoodGreen to service plan &amp; support the tenants' overall wellbeing. The incumbent will work from an inclusive, respectful, collaborative, recovery -focused, and harm reduction approach.What You Will Do<ul><li>Perform initial and ongoing needs assessment from a strengths-based client support approach</li><li>Provide case management services including care planning, assessments, personal goal setting, short- and long-term planning, supportive counselling, follow up supports, crisis intervention, care and service coordination, case conferencing and referrals as needed </li><li>Collaborate with Housing &amp; Financial Empowerment staff to support tenants/clients with strategies to maintain housing, tend to financial structuring of income sources and employment as well as transition planning to support move ins and outs as required.</li><li>Provide tenant/client support to empower the individual and increase their independence.</li><li>Assist tenant/client to set objectives and plan activities to achieve goals.</li><li>Assist tenant/client to develop necessary skills to live in the community (e.g. cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, leisure planning, etc.).</li><li>Identify deterioration in mental status or in independent functioning of client and take appropriate action.</li><li>Provide crisis prevention, management, and intervention support including conflict mediation, interpersonal supports, and social resourcing.</li><li>Establish and maintain an ongoing flexible and supportive relationship with clients.</li><li>Introduce new tenants to other tenants and staff and to the various committees and activities they can participate in.</li><li>Promote participation in on site community development programming and tenant engagement initiatives.</li><li>Assist tenant/client to develop a supportive network.</li><li>Keep documentation and client files current and updated and collect data as required.</li><li>Document any significant problems, events, changes to services, special needs, etc.</li><li>Apply ethical standards related to the provision of community support.&nbsp;</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related degree.</li><li>Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or Member in good standing with a Professional College in Ontario strongly preferred</li><li>Minimum three (3) years of community experience in mental health, addictions, housing 4 and/or social work</li><li>Related experience in case management, supportive counselling, conflict/crisis mediation and client engagement.</li></ul>What Will Set You Apart<ul><li>Related experience in case management, supportive counselling, conflict and crisis mediation and client engagement.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with individuals with mental health, substance use, addiction issues, physical health issues and/or street involvement. Might work in environments where there are pests.</li><li>Commitment to a client-centered approach and a demonstrated positive attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated cultural competency with ability to communicate and engage with individuals from diverse, ethno-cultural backgrounds and levels of abilities.</li><li>Strong capacity for multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Demonstrated information and referral skills and ability to work collaboratively with service providers and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with and ability to apply Harm Reduction Principles</li><li>Solid understanding of the Mental Health Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.</li></ul>

Community Support Worker (2025-413-CC)

Job Overview: Reporting directly to the School Principal and the Mental Health Lead, the Social Worker works as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, recommendations and support implementation plans to provide service and support to students and their families. This position will liaise with, and refer to appropriate community agencies and/or medical clinics; provide brief clinical crisis intervention services; maintain case notes; and will complete assessments and statistical reports.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Complete assessments, including case plans, provide support for plan implementation, and communicate results and recommendations to the system or in-school team to provide service to youth and their families, on an individual or group basis.&nbsp;</li><li>Work and liaise with system leaders, in-school teams and community partners to develop service plans/programs to meet the needs of students.</li><li>Deliver tiers 1, 2, and 3 supports to school communities, utilizing clinical expertise and leadership skills to design, implement and support mental health awareness and literacy programming in partnership with the Mental Health Lead.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist the Mental Health Lead in selecting and implementing mental health promotion and prevention strategies.</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum post-secondary education completion of a Master of Social Work, and registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience preferably in a community or educational setting.&nbsp;</li><li>Evidence of extensive knowledge and experience with theories, principles and practices of social work.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding with the ability to apply relevant regulations, acts, and policies such as Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Education Act, Child Welfare Act, Social Work and Social Service Work Act and MFIPPA.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and demonstrated experience with intervention strategies appropriate for youth.&nbsp;</li><li>Evidence of strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with mental health promotion, prevention and intervention services within a tiered system.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and training in ASIST or other suicide intervention strategies, and crisis intervention support.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of local community resources and services.&nbsp;</li><li>Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Background check.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board

Temporary Social Worker

Are you a compassionate social worker who wants to make a real difference to people living with Parkinson’s disease, and their carepartners? Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking a Registered Clinical Social Worker to join our team.Who we areParkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease and their families. Through a wide range of education and support services, we strive to empower those living with Parkinson’s across the province.We believe that every person touched by Parkinson's deserves to know that they are not alone in their journey. Our mission is to empower the Parkinson's community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff offer up-to-date information, referrals, educational events, counselling, support groups, and exercise resources. We fund research to advance the understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s, as well as allied health positions across the province.&nbsp;The right candidateYou are a compassionate and experienced Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with a deep understanding of chronic illness and a passion for helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of Parkinson’s disease. You bring strong clinical counseling skills, a trauma-informed approach, and familiarity with the BC healthcare system. You thrive in a primarily virtual setting while remaining responsive to in-person client needs.The position&nbsp;The Social Worker will report to the Manager of Education and Support Services and play a key role in delivering counseling and healthcare navigation to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners. This is a full-time, primarily remote position based in the Lower Mainland of BC, with occasional in-person sessions and required meeting attendance at our Vancouver office.Responsibilities of the Registered Clinical Social WorkerYou will play a central role in enhancing the emotional, psychosocial, and practical well-being of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners through:<ul><li>Providing short-term counseling using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.</li><li>Using motivational interviewing techniques to enhance health outcomes.</li><li>Providing psychoeducation by offering individual sessions and support groups to increase understanding of chronic illness and coping strategies.</li><li>Developing and delivering modality-based therapy groups, such as CBT group therapy.</li><li>Providing healthcare navigation by supporting clients in navigating BC’s healthcare system</li><li>Providing linkage to resources such as case managers, financial aid, long-term care, and legal planning</li><li>Assisting with applications for home supports, disability programs, and caregiver services</li><li>Liaising with healthcare professionals and advocate for client needs</li><li>Providing in-person community talks and mental health education sessions which may occasionally require travel within the Lower Mainland and across BC.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and current full registration with the BC College of Social -Workers (BCCSW)</li><li>Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience, including three (3) in chronic illness or healthcare settings</li><li>Demonstrated experience with short-term counseling/ therapy and relevant therapeutic modalities</li><li>Proficiency in delivering services in a virtual (telehealth) environment</li><li>Strong communication skills and cultural competence</li><li>Empathy, patience, and a desire to support individuals and families facing Parkinson’s</li><li>Familiarity with Parkinson’s disease or personal/professional connection considered an asset</li><li>Group therapy experience preferred</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive compensation of $75.000-$ 85,000/ year</li><li>A primarily remote work environment and access to a downtown Vancouver office</li><li>Paid vacation, sick leave, office closure during the December holiday period, and a paid day off on your birthday</li><li>Extended health and dental benefits, and RRSP Group Plan</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>A supportive and collaborative team culture</li></ul>Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, counselling experience, healthcare navigation knowledge, and connection (if any) to Parkinson’s disease or chronic illness. Include a brief description of your approach to counselling individuals with Parkinson’s and their families.We kindly ask that applicants do not contact us after submitting their application to Charity Village.&nbsp; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.&nbsp;

Parkinson Society British Columbia

Clinical Social Worker

Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-Time, PermanentWork Hours:&nbsp; 35 hours per week (Housing programs operate 24/7 - rotating shifts including evenings, holidays and weekends; shares on-call responsibilities or provides emergency coverage)Salary:&nbsp;$59,399 annually (L7), plus comprehensive benefitsLocation:&nbsp;389 Church Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 2E5Internal Application Deadline:&nbsp; Monday, September 22, 2025External Application Deadline:&nbsp;Wednesday, September 24, 2025JOIN OUR TEAMYWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit.&nbsp; We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.The Hoarding and Environmental Health Case Worker provides hands-on and client-centered support to individuals whose living environments are impacted by hoarding behaviours, safety hazards, or challenges with essential life skills. The role promotes safe, healthy, and sustainable living spaces through harm-reduction strategies, life skills coaching, and coordinated efforts with health, housing, and social service providers. Working in collaboration with program manager, the position ensures that case management, community development, life skills training, and hoarding/environmental health interventions are fully integrated into the overall program delivery.ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM, CHURCH STREETThe YWCA Toronto Church Street facility offers 120 units of permanent, rent-geared-to-income housing for women and gender-diverse individuals. The Hoarding and Environmental Health Caseworker provides targeted case management and community engagement support to a caseload of tenants with complex mental health challenges who are at risk of homelessness. This includes individuals transitioning from provincially funded institutions and service systems, such as hospitals or correctional facilities, as well as Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people.&nbsp;The Church Street program aims to support housing stability, promote harm reduction, and enhance tenants’ overall health and well-being. Through one-on-one case management and group supports, tenants are empowered to identify personal goals, build life skills, and overcome barriers to maintaining safe, healthy, and stable housing.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Uses effective eviction prevention measures to assist tenants with significant mental health/substance use challenges to assume and maintain their tenancy obligations;</li><li>Provides crisis prevention, intervention and counseling for women and children and gender diverse people to respond to crisis in ways that support individual and community well-being;</li><li>Assists tenants to resolve issues of outstanding arrears, pest control and hoarding management challenges;</li><li>Acts as a specialist in the area of hoarding from a harm reduction framework;</li><li>Working with other staff, Property Service, and tenants to prepare for bed bug/pest removal and/or assist in de-cluttering education and assistance with organizing and housing issues stemming from hoarding management;</li><li>Works with a tenant support network and referral partners to develop individualized support plans that identify ongoing housing and mental health/addictions goals and supports;</li><li>Creates programming specifically designed to build community capacity with the use of a harm reduction framework that will give individuals and groups of residents the opportunity to develop and use harm reduction strategies in all aspects of their lives (health, relationships, independent life skills, housing, etc.).</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>General knowledge of an academic or technical discipline normally acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree (example: Bachelor of Social Work) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);</li><li>Knowledge of best practices for pest control and hoarding issues, and using tools or frameworks to support harm reduction goals;</li><li>Knowledge of bed bug and other pest concerns, pest control procedures, solutions and best practices for hoarding support and follow up;</li><li>3 - 5 years directly related experience working in a supportive housing setting in a direct service setting with children, youth and adults who experience impacts of poverty, homelessness/under-housing, violence/trauma, mental health/addictions, or concurrent disorders;</li><li>Excellent crisis intervention and conflict mediation skills, with ability to remain calm in crisis;</li><li>Proven experience working independently, developing and facilitating groups;</li><li>Demonstrated experience in cultivating leadership within groups and developing dynamic and innovative programming;</li><li>Supportive counseling and group-work approach that is flexible, client-centered and strengths-based;</li><li>Life Skills certificate an asset;</li><li>Working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act, and Ontario Human Rights Code;</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of community resources;</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite;</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills;</li><li>Demonstrated understanding and proven ability to work from Anti-oppression, Trauma Informed, Harm Reduction, and feminist frameworks;</li><li>Knowledge of a second language or culture an asset;</li><li>Able to work in settings which are crowded and may include second hand smoke and/or unpleasant odours;</li><li>Comfortable working in an environment in which clients may be angry and exhibit anti-social behaviours;</li><li>Experience with Pirouette database is considered an asset;</li><li>Demonstrated cultural competency with ability to communicate and engage with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds and different levels of abilities;</li><li>Capable of lifting minimum 25lbs.</li></ul>Note: Staff at YWCA Toronto work in dynamic environments that can present both rewards and challenges. To support safety and well-being, all employees are provided with appropriate training, protective equipment, and access to wellness resources. The following working conditions may apply to this position:<ul><li>Exposure to unpredictable behaviours and situations, with required adherence to use de-escalation and crisis intervention safety protocols. </li><li>Regular exposure to unpleasant odours, bodily fluids, and pests (such as bed bugs, mice, and cockroaches), with use of PPE and infection control procedures. </li><li>Work involves high emotional demands including vicarious trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue, with wellness supports and EAP resources available. </li><li>Potential exposure to second-hand smoke inside of tenants’ units; requiring staff to follow organizational health and safety measures.</li><li>Interactions includes; tenants who may have pets, requiring adherence to program guidelines for providing clear directions on tenants safe handling and storage practices of their pets.</li></ul>WHAT WE OFFER:<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage</li><li>Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit</li><li>Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%</li><li>Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days</li><li>Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development</li></ul>Vaccination Policy: - In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.HOW TO APPLYPlease click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply:<a href="https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/6DWNUCCyZe/Case-Worker-Hoarding-Environmental-Health-CHUR1233?source=Charity+Village" target="_blank">https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/6DWNUCCyZe/Case-Worker-Hoarding-Environmental-Health-CHUR1233?source=Charity+Village</a>Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit.&nbsp;Please indicate in your cover letter, if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is secondable.YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.&nbsp;YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.&nbsp;While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.Posting Date: September 12, 2025

YWCA Toronto

Hoarding and Environmental Health Case Worker

Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-Time, PermanentWork Hours:35 hours per week (Housing programs operate 24/7 - rotating shifts including evenings, holidays and weekends; shares on-call responsibilities or provides emergency coverage)Salary:&nbsp; $59,399 annually (L7), plus comprehensive benefitsLocation:&nbsp; 389 Church Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 2E5Internal Application Deadline:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Monday, September 22, 2025External Application Deadline:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday, September 24, 2025JOIN OUR TEAMYWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit.&nbsp; We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from&nbsp;all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.The Harm Reduction – Caseworker is responsible for leading the design and implementation of programming that promotes harm reduction principles and approaches that empower tenants and tenant-led initiatives. The goal of the position is to create an inclusive community, encourage participation in the broader community, and develop effective harm reduction strategies to meet the emotional, practical and social support needs of the tenants and the community as a whole. Caseworker also supports tenancy retention through eviction prevention, developing and implementing community development initiatives, with the goal of creating a dynamic and inclusive community.ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM, CHURCH STREETYWCA Toronto Church Street facility includes 120 units of permanent housing. The Case Worker is responsible for providing case management support to women and gender diverse people including: individuals with complex mental health issues and who are chronically homeless or at risk of homelessness; individuals transitioning from provincially-funded institutions and service systems such as hospitals or prisons; Indigenous women/two-spirit people.&nbsp; The program goals include housing stabilization, harm reduction, and health promotion. Individual and group support assists tenants to identify and build the skills required to address the barriers they experience in their lives and to maintain their housing.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Uses effective eviction prevention measures to assist tenants to assume and maintain their tenancy obligations;</li><li>Uses harm reduction principles in facilitating and supporting tenant-centered activities (e.g.&nbsp; tenant committees related to areas of importance for residents such as safety, health and wellness, building-related issues, housing stability, etc.);</li><li>Provides harm reduction strategies that will empower individuals as they address issues related to substance use, mental health, health and wellness and housing;</li><li>Provides crisis prevention, intervention and counseling for women and children and gender diverse people to respond to crisis in ways that support individual and community well-being;</li><li>Engages individuals in identifying needs, developing treatment plans, and assists tenants to problem solve and access relevant community support plans that identify ongoing housing and mental health/addictions support;</li><li>Works with a tenant support network and referral partners to develop individualized support plans that identify ongoing housing and mental health/addictions support;</li><li>Creates and delivers programming specifically designed to build community capacity with the use of a harm reduction framework that will give individuals and groups of residents the opportunity to develop and use harm reduction strategies in all aspects of their lives (health, relationships, independent life skills, housing, etc.).</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>General knowledge of an academic or technical discipline normally acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree (example: Bachelor of Social Work in mental health and health field, Occupational Therapy, etc.) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);</li><li>3 - 5 years’ experience working in a supportive housing setting in a direct service setting with children, youth and adults who experience impacts of poverty, homelessness/under-housing, violence/trauma, mental health/addictions, or concurrent disorders;</li><li>In-depth understanding of harm reduction, trauma, mental health and substance use;</li><li>Demonstrative experience, knowledge and understanding of harm reduction approaches as a holistic frame work that incorporates supportive housing, community development, advocacy and peer support;</li><li>Demonstrated experience in cultivating leadership within groups and developing dynamic and innovative programming;</li><li>Supportive counseling and group-work approach that is flexible, client-centered and strengths-based;</li><li>Life Skills certificate an asset; arts based and social media skills an asset;</li><li>Working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act, and Ontario Human Rights Code;</li><li>Excellent crisis intervention and conflict mediation skills, with ability to remain calm in crisis;</li><li>Proven experience working independently, developing and facilitating groups;</li><li>Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services and very good knowledge and understanding of community resources;</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and excellent oral and written communications skills;</li><li>Working knowledge and application of Anti-Oppression, Trauma Informed, Harm Reduction, and feminist frameworks;</li><li>Knowledge of a second language or culture an asset.</li></ul>Note: Staff at YWCA Toronto work in dynamic environments that can present both rewards and challenges. To support safety and well-being, all employees are provided with appropriate training, protective equipment, and access to wellness resources. The following working conditions may apply to this position:<ul><li>Exposure to unpredictable behaviours and situations, with required adherence to use de-escalation and crisis intervention safety protocols. </li><li>Regular exposure to unpleasant odours, bodily fluids, and pests (such as bed bugs, mice, and cockroaches), with use of PPE and infection control procedures. </li><li>Work involves high emotional demands including vicarious trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue, with wellness supports and EAP resources available. </li><li>Potential exposure to second-hand smoke inside of tenants’ units; requiring staff to follow organizational health and safety measures.</li><li>Interactions includes; tenants who may have pets, requiring adherence to program guidelines for providing clear directions on tenants safe handling and storage practices of their pets.</li></ul>WHAT WE OFFER:<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage</li><li>Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit</li><li>Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%</li><li>Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days</li><li>Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development</li></ul>Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.&nbsp;HOW TO APPLYPlease click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply.<a href="https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/pxuEO7O3zB/Case-Worker-Harm-Reduction-CHUR1232?source=Charity+Village" target="_blank">https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/pxuEO7O3zB/Case-Worker-Harm-Reduction-CHUR1232?source=Charity+Village</a>Please note:&nbsp;A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is secondable.YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.&nbsp;YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.&nbsp;While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.Posting Date:September 12, 2025

Case Worker Harm Reduction

Competition: (2025-406-CC)Community Support Worker&nbsp;(2025-406-CC)Employment Type:8-month Contract Hourly, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)Work Hours:35 hours/week Mon-Fri 9am-5pmWork Setting:Salary:Exclusively Onsite at&nbsp;650 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario $33.24/hourApplication Deadline:September 22, 2025, by 11:59 pmProgram Overview&nbsp; The Community Support Worker is responsible for carrying out their work within a client-centered model of recovery using trauma-informed and psychosocial principles of recovery. The incumbent will assess tenant issues, respond to tenant needs, de-escalate crisis, and provide individualized case management, supportive counselling, and care coordination/service planning as needed. The Community Support Worker works closely with Community Supports, the Manager of Housing Support Programs and WoodGreen Housing Staff to develop creative strategies for housing stabilization, mediating disputes, and enhancing tenant wellness. The incumbent works closely with other service providers within and outside WoodGreen to service plan &amp; support the tenants' overall wellbeing. The incumbent will work from an inclusive, respectful, collaborative, recovery -focused, and harm reduction approach. What You Will Do<ul><li>Perform initial and ongoing needs assessment from a strengths-based client support approach</li><li>Provide case management services including care planning, assessments, personal goal setting, short- and long-term planning, supportive counselling, follow up supports, crisis intervention, care and service coordination, case conferencing and referrals as needed </li><li>Collaborate with Housing &amp; Financial Empowerment staff to support tenants/clients with strategies to maintain housing, tend to financial structuring of income sources and employment as well as transition planning to support move ins and outs as required.</li><li>Provide tenant/client support to empower the individual and increase their independence.</li><li>Assist tenant/client to set objectives and plan activities to achieve goals.</li><li>Assist tenant/client to develop necessary skills to live in the community (e.g. cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, leisure planning, etc.).</li><li>Identify deterioration in mental status or in independent functioning of client and take appropriate action.</li><li>Provide crisis prevention, management, and intervention support including conflict mediation, interpersonal supports, and social resourcing.</li><li>Establish and maintain an ongoing flexible and supportive relationship with clients.</li><li>Introduce new tenants to other tenants and staff and to the various committees and activities they can participate in.</li><li>Promote participation in on site community development programming and tenant engagement initiatives.</li><li>Assist tenant/client to develop a supportive network.</li><li>Keep documentation and client files current and updated and collect data as required.</li><li>Document any significant problems, events, changes to services, special needs, etc.</li><li>Apply ethical standards related to the provision of community support.&nbsp;</li></ul>What You Bring to the Team<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related degree.</li><li>Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or Member in good standing with a Professional College in Ontario strongly preferred</li><li>Minimum three (3) years of community experience in mental health, addictions, housing 4 and/or social work</li><li>Related experience in case management, supportive counselling, conflict/crisis mediation and client engagement.</li></ul>What Will Set You Apart<ul><li>Related experience in case management, supportive counselling, conflict and crisis mediation and client engagement.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with individuals with mental health, substance use, addiction issues, physical health issues and/or street involvement. Might work in environments where there are pests.</li><li>Commitment to a client-centered approach and a demonstrated positive attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated cultural competency with ability to communicate and engage with individuals from diverse, ethno-cultural backgrounds and levels of abilities.</li><li>Strong capacity for multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Demonstrated information and referral skills and ability to work collaboratively with service providers and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with and ability to apply Harm Reduction Principles</li><li>Solid understanding of the Mental Health Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.</li></ul>

Community Support Worker (2025-406-CC)

About Sojourn HouseSojourn House provides Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing services to newly arrived refugees coming from all parts of the world. We provide a safe place and an inclusive environment to people who have had the refugee experience. We are dedicated to providing the best possible settlement services and programs that help residents transition and integrate into the community. &nbsp;With decades of experience and being one of the first refugee housing facilities in Toronto, we take pride in being a leading organization in refugee care.In support of its commitment to a healthy, safe, workplace and community it is recommended all staff have up-to-date vaccinations for COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada.About the RoleAs the Outreach Social Worker, you provide outreach, and follow-up supports from a Housing First and trauma-informed framework. You ensure the successful transition and integration of refugees from the Shelter Program into the community, delivering services through an integrated anti-racism, access and equity framework.You deliver trauma-related services to exited clients and ensure coordinated case management with internal and external service providers. Your work includes supporting clients with legal, health, education, employment, income, and social needs.You assist clients facing challenges in their settlement process and use trained interpreters to ensure accessible services. Under Management direction, you also represent the organization in settlement networks and engage in community outreach and development in line with the agency’s code of conduct and ethics.What you'll do 1.Plan the program:Develop a work plan for counselling and outreach to exited clients. Identify service gaps through exit surveys and report findings to the Shelter Manager. Maintain a list of community resources and coordinate monthly Shelter information sessions&nbsp;2.Implement the Program:a ) Crisis Intervention and Counselling<ul><li>Provide crisis intervention and counselling supports complex issues such as mental health, addictions, trauma, gender violence, HIV/AIDS, and facilitate trauma assessments and treatment plans as required.</li><li>Case Management</li><li>Conduct intakes, make assessments, develop and monitor case plans; schedule appointments for exited clients; facilitate external case coordination; and conduct community mapping and escort clients to local resources</li><li>Moves</li><li>Ensure moves comply with policy, provide exiting residents with an individualized exit package of community resources, and complete change of address forms for services such as Legal Aid, IRCC, OW, and ODSP.</li></ul>b ) Home Visits<ul><li>Conduct in-person meetings with exited clients to provide support, mediate crises, apply conflict resolution in housing-related issues, and advocate for income security and housing benefits, documenting all visits appropriately.</li></ul>c ) Health/Mental Health<ul><li>Maintain up-to-date resource lists of health centers, clinics, hospitals, and refugee-supportive professionals and organizations from various ethno-racial communities.</li></ul>d )Legal<ul><li>Assist exited clients with documents such as work permits, health cards, SIN, PR and citizenship applications; support legal processes after failed hearings in consultation with Settlement Counsellors; and coordinate annual Income Tax clinics.</li></ul>3. Administers the program<ul><li>Maintain confidential client files, appointment logs, and accurate case documentation; ensure timely funder reports, service statistics, program expense records, and updated community service contacts</li></ul>4. Control the Program<ul><li>Complete funder reports on time, communicate program risks to management, and report unresolved client complaints to the Shelter Manager.</li></ul>5. Community Relations, Housing Program and Outreach<ul><li>Build partnerships with community groups and landlords; participate in research, public speaking, and community events on settlement issues; liaise with services to support housing; and represent the organization in networks and coalitions.</li></ul>6. Social Justice and Anti Racism, Access and Equity<ul><li>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.</li></ul>7.General<ul><li>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 required</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Minimum Bachelor of Social Work</li><li>Proof of current Social Work registration in Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)</li><li>Proof of relevant certificate training from a recognized institution around trauma counseling, addictions, and mental health related to refugees.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Competencies<ul><li>Knowledge of exited client groups, including families, adults, and separated youth, and population-specific supports</li><li>Working knowledge of IRPA, Mental Health Act, TPA, Ontario Works, ODSP, and housing benefit procedures.</li><li>Knowledge of housing related issues including Landlord-Tenant legislation and legal processes.</li><li>Knowledge of refugee law, refugee determination process, settlement, and related population issues such as torture, sexual assault, violence against women, homophobia, war crisis</li><li>Competency in therapeutic methods and knowledge of case coordination and case management application.</li><li>Knowledge and ability to apply an integrated anti-oppression framework to community development and systemic legal advocacy</li><li>Knowledge of community networks and resources for refugees</li><li>Strong issue management and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to understand and uphold ethical behavior that is consistent with organizational values and work ethics.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners.</li><li>Skilled in anticipating, understanding, and responding to client needs through effective case management</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Three to five years of progressive experience as a social worker in a diverse client environment</li><li>Experience in Housing Help an asset.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>This role is primarily office-based, with about 30% of time spent in the community providing support to exited clients in their community.</li></ul>OtherHours:&nbsp; 37.5 hours/week Monday to FridayHours:&nbsp; &nbsp;10:30am – 6pmThis posting expires on &nbsp;September 25th 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. &nbsp;Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter with resume. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted throughout the hiring process.&nbsp; Interview candidates are required to provide their accommodation needs at least three business days before the assessment date.&nbsp; Sojourn House is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from all equity seeking groups.

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