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SummaryDuring the winter months, extreme cold temperatures exacerbate the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, making it crucial that our Drop-In center extend its hours to ensure safety and access to critical services. This role will support the operations of our winter program hours. The Drop-In Program Worker works with the drop-in team to ensure the smooth operation of the Drop-In program and its related services to PARC members (a member is defined as any or all of the following: psychiatric survivor, marginalized, homeless/under-housed or socially isolated person).&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesDrop-In Program Worker carries out a variety of duties during drop-in operations direct/personal member support, crisis interventions, responding to member concerns and making recommendations for further support activity and running small group activities and recreational programs as assigned. Drop-In Program Worker carries out various assigned tasks supporting different aspects of the weekend or weekday drop-in program on a shift by shift basis.&nbsp; &nbsp;Drop-In Program Worker provides support and friendly contact for all members using the centre. The Drop-In Program Worker upholds safety and the preservation of a healthy space and access to PARC for all members.&nbsp;Drop-In Program Worker will assist in the development of community resources, use creative strategies to address systemic issues, and contribute to public education and awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The practice of the Drop-In Program Worker is guided by the agency’s standards (policies &amp; procedures) and relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and professional standards and ethics.Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a community mental health or community development setting with marginalized people, socially isolated adults, psychiatric survivors and homeless/under-housed people;</li><li>Post-secondary education in a related field or combination of education and experience.</li><li>Sound knowledge of the issues presented by psychiatric survivors &amp; marginalized people who have been homeless or under-housed and pertinent legislation. Broad experience with individual, family, and systems advocacy. Counselling, crisis prevention and intervention experience.&nbsp; The ability to demonstrate sound judgment;</li><li>A justice-based analysis of social service provision, experience in navigating systemic barriers to resources and experience providing personal support for high need /high-risk populations, gained either through life experience, front-line work, social work education or some combination of the above;&nbsp; </li><li>Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, written skills, and computer skills;</li><li>Possess the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment with a diverse team;</li><li>Experience with supporting and overseeing the work of member workers, students and volunteers;</li><li>Experience with system navigation about our members experience including housing-especially eviction prevention, legal, food security, diversity/inclusion and income security;</li><li>Experience with advocacy or community organizing.&nbsp;</li></ul>Hours of Work: The work schedule for the Part-Time Drop-In Program Worker &nbsp;to April 15, 2025. Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 12:30PM to 6:30 PM or 1PM to 7PMPARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.If you have any requirements for accommodation due to disability, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to best meet your needs as per resources available to us.

Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre

Parkdale Activity - Recreation Centre

Drop-in Worker -  Part Time, Contract (Multiple)

HARD FEELINGS MENTAL HEALTH&nbsp;hardfeelings.org / @hardfeelingstoPosition title: Clinical Manager, Community of Practice&nbsp;Hours: 4 days per week / some evening work required&nbsp;Location: Hybrid, minimum in-person 2 days per week at 353 Church Street&nbsp;Wage: $61,800 | 4 days/week Benefits: Group benefits plan + 2 weeks paid vacation&nbsp;Start date: December 8, 2025&nbsp;Duration: 12-month contract (maternity leave coverage)&nbsp;Hard Feelings is an innovative mental health charity based in Toronto. We support a community of mental health professionals who offer low-cost psychotherapy and mental health supports. Our retail shop and storefront offer curated products and resources, and encourage conversations that support stronger mental health.&nbsp;The Hard Feelings Community of Practice&nbsp;The psychotherapists in our Community of Practice (CP) are registered social workers and psychotherapists, representing a diversity of practice approaches, backgrounds and experience. Psychotherapists are independent practitioners who provide individual, group, and family/couples therapy to folks who are facing barriers to accessing market rate therapy.&nbsp;THE JOB&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp;Working with the Executive Director, this position is responsible for supporting, growing, and promoting the Hard Feelings Community of Practice, and contributing to the development of mental health initiatives within the organization.&nbsp;Managing the CP&nbsp;<ul><li>Orient new psychotherapists to the CP and our unique model of practice</li><li>Respond to psychotherapist requests for support and provide clinical consultation or practice management support, as needed </li><li>Lead and manage internal communications and social events for the CP</li><li>Coordinate acquisition of and use of in-person psychotherapy spaces </li><li>Manage Google Drive, Airtable and other systems that support the CP </li><li>Ensure the CP psychotherapists practice within an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and inclusive approach to client care, and build CP culture with this framework in mind </li><li>Support CP in understanding clinical issues and trends impacting clients with challenging needs, and the development of formulations which inform therapeutic direction </li><li>Organize and schedule monthly professional trainings that reflect on emerging clinical issues impacting clients, community resources and referral options, and case formulations to inform therapeutic direction </li><li>Support community members to navigate the mental health resources across Ontario, as needed&nbsp;</li></ul>Growing the CP and clinical programs&nbsp;<ul><li>Recruit, screen, and select new CP psychotherapists, consistent with growth strategy and values </li><li>Supervise the Navigation Lead, and support the smooth operation and growth of our navigation program </li><li>Develop clinical programs and initiatives that increase access to mental health supports </li><li>Identify gaps and opportunities to include underserved populations and strive for equity for psychotherapists and their clients </li><li>Participate in the visioning, creation and implementation of new projects and initiatives that are aligned with our mission </li><li>Oversee and/or supervise student psychotherapist programs with partners </li><li>Manage, collect and analyze client and psychotherapist survey data to inform program growth and reports, in collaboration with Manager, People and Data </li><li>Create and update clinical policies, based on best practices of relevant regulatory bodies </li><li>Support the work of the Clinical Advisory Committee of the Board&nbsp;</li></ul>Promote our work and collaborations&nbsp;<ul><li>Contribute to external communications for the CP (social media, emails, networking) </li><li>Maintain key partnerships that support the work of the CP (e.g. community partners, clinical practices, facilitators, etc.) </li><li>Support storefront activities and staffing needs, as required </li><li>Other duties as assigned&nbsp;</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;Education and registration&nbsp;<ul><li>A graduate level degree in a psychotherapy discipline (e.g., MSW, MEd Psychotherapy) </li><li>Registration with a regulatory body in Ontario (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO)&nbsp;</li></ul>Clinical experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Minimum 3-5 years of direct clinical experience, providing individual and/or group psychotherapy </li><li>Experience working in private practice, and deep understanding of regulations, and practice guidelines and ethics in Ontario </li><li>Experience providing clinical consultation (including peer consultation) and leadership within a team </li><li>Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and crisis management experience </li><li>Experience in developing and facilitating group trainings and workshops </li><li>Knowledge of evidence informed/based practices, program evaluation methods and tools </li><li>Training and/or lived experience regarding the diversity of individuals/families in the GTA </li><li>Knowledge and skills in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) and/or Anti-Black Racism (ABR) </li><li>Highly committed to trauma-informed principles, practices, and innovative approaches in the delivery of psychotherapy services </li><li>Deep knowledge of and connections within the mental health and social service sector in the GTA, and across Ontario&nbsp;</li></ul>Leadership and administration&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrated leadership, management and team building skills </li><li>Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills </li><li>Highly organized and knowledgeable in administrative management and private practice business processes </li><li>Flexible approach to working in a small organization with shifting responsibilities </li><li>High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning </li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Slack, etc. </li><li>Experience in program design and funding applications, an asset </li><li>Experience supervising student placements, an asset&nbsp;</li></ul>APPLICATION PROCESS&nbsp;Submit a resume and cover letter (in a single document - MS or PDF format), briefly describing your understanding of our work within the current mental health landscape, to Kate Scowen at <a href="mailto:kate@hardfeelings.org" target="_blank">kate@hardfeelings.org</a>&nbsp;Deadline: Applications will be considered as they are received, until Friday, November 7, 2025.&nbsp;As an employer, Hard Feelings Mental Health is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.&nbsp;NOTE: To avoid dual relationships in our community of practice, there are some positions that may not be open to former or current clients or psychotherapists of current psychotherapists or psychotherapists on leave. If you have questions about this or whether this applies to you, please reach out to Kate Scowen at <a href="mailto:kate@hardfeelings.org" target="_blank">kate@hardfeelings.org</a>. If you disclose being a previous client or psychotherapist, we will aim to maintain confidentiality and respect for your privacy. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please do not call regarding this position.

Hard Feelings Mental Health

Clinical Manager, Community of Practice

Part Time Community Support Counsellor (CSC) 

(for Church Community) (15 to 20 hours a week estimated) 

We are searching for a candidate to provide practical, emotional, counseling support to our 

values-based community, both in-person and online. The successful candidate will participate in, 

and provide leadership during, our Sunday gatherings and weekly programs, and will work with 

a new nontraditional leadership team to foster partnerships within the larger community. We 

strive to be an inclusive community that seeks to live fully, care deeply and make a difference. 

We share our values of love and caring for each other, and within our global community. 

 Sunday Gathering Co-Leadership responsibilities 

 • Lead “pastoral” aspects of our Sunday service, being mindful of balancing our in- person and 
online membership. 

 • Prepare for and lead 2-4 themed talks each year, to be presented during scheduled Sunday 
gatherings - related to Caring and Connection topics. 


Programs and Partnerships 

 • Liaise with the Executive Director and staff, and attend staff meetings. 
 • Be the point of contact for others within the community to bring care concerns about 

members in the community. 

 • Visit community members and/or their families as needed - in person or via Zoom. 
 • Potentially train community members for volunteer positions that relate to visitation and 

wellness support. 

 • Identify the need for programming that targets specific emotional, psychological and 
relational care concerns e.g., social connection through a weekly coffee hour. 

 • Lead weekly programming related to care and connection. 
 • Support volunteers who lead programs/initiatives related to care and connection (e.g. Crafty 

Afternoons, Men’s Group, Labyrinth, Dinner with Friends, Outreach). 

 • Create personal connections (find out interests, offer options of areas to connect/join within 
the community) while building rapport that allows for pastoral care needs to be shared (i.e., 

listening, identifying needs). Invite feedback from newcomers about their personal 

experience of connecting with WHU. 


QUALIFICATIONS 

 • A variety of relevant professional backgrounds and experiences will be considered, such as 
candidates with backgrounds in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Pastoral Care, 

Counselling, etc. 

 • We are looking for a skilled and caring individual with experience in dealing with a primarily 
older population. 

 • Demonstrates excellence in group facilitation skills. 
 • Experience working with the broader community, its leaders, and programs, particularly as it 

relates to Community Outreach initiatives. 


 • Able to build and support volunteer teams. 
 • Knowledge of not-for-profit organization models would be an asset. 
 • Attuned to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
 

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications as recommended by the United 

Church of Canada and Ontario professional colleges. 

LOCATION: South East Scarborough ON 

Please send your resume and cover letter to <a href="mailto:carecoordinator.westhill@gmail.com" target="_blank">carecoordinator.westhill@gmail.com</a> 


<a href="mailto:carecoordinator.westhill@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:carecoordinator.westhill@gmail.com</a>

West Hill United Church

Part Time Community Support Counsellor

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