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&nbsp;Job TitleRemote Part Time Overnight &nbsp;Permanent, Bilingual Texting SupervisorShift IDTEO 1102 PTB 63LocationCanadaStart DateShift DescriptionRotationalDepartment:TextingReports To:Manager, Texting SupervisionSalary:31.91Salary after 1 year of service:&nbsp;Overnight Premium :$2.00/hourOvernight Annual Bonus:&nbsp;$200 for each year on an overnight shift scheduleBilingualism Premium:$1.50/hourLast Reviewed:March 2023Job Posting Close Date:November 26 2025Are you motivated by the opportunity to positively impact mental health for young people in Canada? Would you be passionate about helping young people deal with the challenges of growing up in today’s complex, ever-changing, technologically driven world?Presentation of the organization&nbsp;Kids Help Phone is a Canadian and world leader, known for their expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling and information service for young people, in both French and English. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous and confidential services. &nbsp;Young people reach out to Kids Help Phone’s professional counselors and trained volunteers&nbsp;from every corner of the country via phone, Live Chat and texting, and benefit from their database of local youth-serving programs. &nbsp;Kids Help Phone’s website is a widely recognized model of youth-focused design; offering therapeutic tools, games, information, and counseling.To learn more about Feel Out Loud: the largest youth mental health movement in Canadian history:&nbsp;<a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/unlockhope/campaign-cabinet/" target="_blank">The&nbsp;Feel Out Loud Campaign Cabinet</a>&nbsp;– a group of extraordinary philanthropic and business leaders who are deeply committed to unlocking hope for all youth across Canada &nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJEbpLfv5zs" target="_blank">What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)</a>,&nbsp;a star-studded anthem and video created by over 50 Canadian artists who united across the country to form the musical collective&nbsp;Artists for Feel Out Loud, with the sole purpose of amplifying the conversation around mental health and empowering young people to feel out loud.&nbsp;Job description and responsibilities:As a supervisor, the role is to&nbsp;<ul><li>Supervise volunteer crisis responders through an online platform;</li><li>Ensure that people who use our service receive timely, high-quality support</li><li>Support the text messaging service by taking conversations, in times of high demand, and in accordance with existing protocols;</li><li>Provide clinical support to assist volunteer crisis responders in crisis situations and make timely decisions to ensure the safety of those contacting us;</li><li>Liaise with emergency and child protection services as required;</li><li>Engage and support the volunteer crisis responder community through group conversations to motivate, thank, guide, etc.;</li><li>Work as a team with other supervisors, maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration;</li><li>Other duties as assigned&nbsp;</li></ul>Profile:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor degree in a field of support and/or health (social work, psychology, criminology, sexology, guidance, and other related fields); </li><li>Master degree in these fields or related field is considered an asset;</li><li>A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in crisis intervention and employee and/or volunteer supervision;</li><li>Good knowledge of mental health and ability to conduct risk assessments, safety plans, suicide, self-harm, addictions, etc.</li><li>Knowledge of laws and services that affect the lives of Canadian children and youth;</li><li>Good clinical judgment and understanding of confidentiality role and limitations;</li><li>Ability to prioritize, make decisions in a crisis, communicate and work as a team;</li><li>Willingness to work in a 24/7 environment; </li><li>Bilingualism (French and English&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; If you reside in the province of Quebec, bilingualism is required as the majority of our calls are in English and the nature of the work (crisis intervention) requires a high proficiency in both language to ensure positive outcomes for our clientele. &nbsp;</li></ul>A key outcome of the Supervisor role is to ensure that youth receive high quality support in a timely way and that all Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for texting services are met or exceeded. Candidates should expect to build community with volunteer responders within an online platform. This work involves a high volume of contacts and priorities that can change very quickly. Texting supervisors regularly supervise 10-15 volunteers and 12-16 conversations with service users simultaneously.Don’t meet every single qualification and requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At KHP we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that our organization is recruiting for.&nbsp;The window for applications ends 11:59pm on the job posting close date listed above.&nbsp;Benefits: &nbsp;<ul><li>Remote environment </li><li>Wellness Program </li><li>Dental care, </li><li>Vision care, and &nbsp;</li><li>RRSP Matching </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Emergency Travel Assistance </li><li>Accidental Death Insurance </li><li>Other healthcare benefits to promote physical and psychological well being&nbsp;</li></ul>The Small Print:Accommodation Statement:Kids Help Phone welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, as such reasonable accommodations are available upon request from a candidate with a disability, thus ensuring you can take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If as a qualified job applicant, you request an accommodation, we will consult with you and provide reasonable accommodations according to your accessibility needs. If you wish to make a request, please provide a cover letter, when applying to this position. The successful candidate to this role will be asked to complete a background screen, which may include criminal, credit, employment, educational checks and/or COVID 19 vaccination checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable check.&nbsp;Statement on Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility (I.D.E.A.):&nbsp;Kids Help Phone provides services in one of the most diverse countries in the world. The diversity of our communities takes many forms. It includes differences related, amongst others to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. We see diversity as an asset to our organization and communities and strive to be reflective of the communities that we serve. We commit ourselves to promoting better understanding and appreciation of our human diversity; a commitment which is best realized through our individual and collective effort.&nbsp;We are professionally and personally committed to celebrating the rich diversity, equity and inclusion of people who work in our company, to those who live in our communities, and to those who access our services and resources. We believe that it is critical that our services empower freedom of thought and opinion in an environment of mutual respect. All our activities and interactions are enriched by accepting each other as we are and by celebrating our uniqueness as well as our commonality. We are guided by the principle that celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion enriches and empowers the lives of all people.  &nbsp;Message to Agencies:Kids Help Phone does not accept unsolicited telephone calls, referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Kids Help Phone will not consider unsolicited telephone calls, referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. The submission of referrals or resumes by anyone other than a candidate directly to H+K Strategies Canada is not welcome. Unsolicited referrals and resumes sent to Kids Help Phone will be deemed gratuitous, and Kids Help Phone will not be obligated or bound in any way to pay a referral or any other fee if a person referred to us from a source other than a direct candidate is subsequently hired.

Kids Help Phone

Bilingual Texting Supervisor, Remote - Part-Time

Job TitleRemote Part Time Overnight &nbsp;Permanent, Bilingual Texting SupervisorShift IDTEO 1102 PTB 62LocationCanadaStart DateShift DescriptionRotationalDepartment:TextingReports To:Manager, Texting SupervisionSalary:31.91Salary after 1 year of service:&nbsp;Overnight Premium :$2.00/hourOvernight Annual Bonus:&nbsp;$200 for each year on an overnight shift scheduleBilingualism Premium:$1.50/hourLast Reviewed:March 2023Job Posting Close Date:November 26 2025Are you motivated by the opportunity to positively impact mental health for young people in Canada? Would you be passionate about helping young people deal with the challenges of growing up in today’s complex, ever-changing, technologically driven world?Presentation of the organization&nbsp;Kids Help Phone is a Canadian and world leader, known for their expertise and continuous innovation as Canada’s only 24/7 professional counselling and information service for young people, in both French and English. Since 1989, we have offered kids, teens and young adults a critical lifeline of hope and support through our free, anonymous and confidential services. &nbsp;Young people reach out to Kids Help Phone’s professional counselors and trained volunteers&nbsp;from every corner of the country via phone, Live Chat and texting, and benefit from their database of local youth-serving programs. &nbsp;Kids Help Phone’s website is a widely recognized model of youth-focused design; offering therapeutic tools, games, information, and counseling.&nbsp;To learn more about Feel Out Loud: the largest youth mental health movement in Canadian history:&nbsp;<a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/unlockhope/campaign-cabinet/" target="_blank">The&nbsp;Feel Out Loud Campaign Cabinet</a>&nbsp;– a group of extraordinary philanthropic and business leaders who are deeply committed to unlocking hope for all youth across Canada &nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJEbpLfv5zs" target="_blank">What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)</a>,&nbsp;a star-studded anthem and video created by over 50 Canadian artists who united across the country to form the musical collective&nbsp;Artists for Feel Out Loud, with the sole purpose of amplifying the conversation around mental health and empowering young people to feel out loud.Job description and responsibilities:As a supervisor, the role is to&nbsp;<ul><li>Supervise volunteer crisis responders through an online platform;</li><li>Ensure that people who use our service receive timely, high-quality support</li><li>Support the text messaging service by taking conversations, in times of high demand, and in accordance with existing protocols;</li><li>Provide clinical support to assist volunteer crisis responders in crisis situations and make timely decisions to ensure the safety of those contacting us;</li><li>Liaise with emergency and child protection services as required;</li><li>Engage and support the volunteer crisis responder community through group conversations to motivate, thank, guide, etc.;</li><li>Work as a team with other supervisors, maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration;</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Profile:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor degree in a field of support and/or health (social work, psychology, criminology, sexology, guidance, and other related fields); </li><li>Master degree in these fields or related field is considered an asset;</li><li>A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in crisis intervention and employee and/or volunteer supervision;</li><li>Good knowledge of mental health and ability to conduct risk assessments, safety plans, suicide, self-harm, addictions, etc.</li><li>Knowledge of laws and services that affect the lives of Canadian children and youth;</li><li>Good clinical judgment and understanding of confidentiality role and limitations;</li><li>Ability to prioritize, make decisions in a crisis, communicate and work as a team;</li><li>Willingness to work in a 24/7 environment; </li><li>Bilingualism (French and English&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; If you reside in the province of Quebec, bilingualism is required as the majority of our calls are in English and the nature of the work (crisis intervention) requires a high proficiency in both language to ensure positive outcomes for our clientele. &nbsp;</li></ul>A key outcome of the Supervisor role is to ensure that youth receive high quality support in a timely way and that all Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for texting services are met or exceeded. Candidates should expect to build community with volunteer responders within an online platform. This work involves a high volume of contacts and priorities that can change very quickly. Texting supervisors regularly supervise 10-15 volunteers and 12-16 conversations with service users simultaneously.Don’t meet every single qualification and requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At KHP we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that our organization is recruiting for.&nbsp;The window for applications ends 11:59pm on the job posting close date listed above.&nbsp;Benefits: &nbsp;<ul><li>Remote environment </li><li>Wellness Program </li><li>Dental care, </li><li>Vision care, and &nbsp;</li><li>RRSP Matching </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Emergency Travel Assistance </li><li>Accidental Death Insurance </li><li>Other healthcare benefits to promote physical and psychological well being&nbsp;</li></ul>The Small Print:Accommodation Statement:Kids Help Phone welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, as such reasonable accommodations are available upon request from a candidate with a disability, thus ensuring you can take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If as a qualified job applicant, you request an accommodation, we will consult with you and provide reasonable accommodations according to your accessibility needs. If you wish to make a request, please provide a cover letter, when applying to this position. The successful candidate to this role will be asked to complete a background screen, which may include criminal, credit, employment, educational checks and/or COVID 19 vaccination checks. All offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of satisfactory results of any applicable check.&nbsp;Statement on Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility (I.D.E.A.):&nbsp;Kids Help Phone provides services in one of the most diverse countries in the world. The diversity of our communities takes many forms. It includes differences related, amongst others to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. We see diversity as an asset to our organization and communities and strive to be reflective of the communities that we serve. We commit ourselves to promoting better understanding and appreciation of our human diversity; a commitment which is best realized through our individual and collective effort.&nbsp;We are professionally and personally committed to celebrating the rich diversity, equity and inclusion of people who work in our company, to those who live in our communities, and to those who access our services and resources. We believe that it is critical that our services empower freedom of thought and opinion in an environment of mutual respect. All our activities and interactions are enriched by accepting each other as we are and by celebrating our uniqueness as well as our commonality. We are guided by the principle that celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion enriches and empowers the lives of all people.  &nbsp;Message to Agencies:Kids Help Phone does not accept unsolicited telephone calls, referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Kids Help Phone will not consider unsolicited telephone calls, referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. The submission of referrals or resumes by anyone other than a candidate directly to H+K Strategies Canada is not welcome. Unsolicited referrals and resumes sent to Kids Help Phone will be deemed gratuitous, and Kids Help Phone will not be obligated or bound in any way to pay a referral or any other fee if a person referred to us from a source other than a direct candidate is subsequently hired.&nbsp;

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF TORONTOEmployment OpportunityResidential Support Worker(s), Homeward Bound(Relief)Function:&nbsp;This position is to provide direct support to residences of Homeward Bound Project at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West. These employees will cover relief supports and coverage as required. Monitoring of client care, community safety and community engagement.Program: Homeward BoundSchedule: (All shifts including Weekdays, Weekends, Stat Holidays &amp; Overnights), Hours/Days may vary depending on needs of the programSalary: $22:11Starting Date: ASAPReporting to: Team Leader, Homeward BoundDuties/Responsibilities:1. Be familiar with all relevant client information including Probation and Bail conditions, offence pattern, risk/needs factors and family concerns and ensure clients are compliant with program conditions;2. Make appropriate decisions based upon the above information, in compliance with Society policies and procedures, particularly around confidentiality and health and safety;3. Respond to client needs during shift;4. Monitor and maintain all established program procedures and policies;5. Respond to all fire safety and security issues during shift. This includes crisis management;6. Complete incidence occurrence reports, as required per JHST policy and procedure;7. Perform program maintenance during shift;8. Document all significant contact with clients, using the client daily logs, the log book or an incident report as the situation dictates;9. Input relevant information into the Client database;10. Medication administration, as required;11. Develop interpersonal relationships with the clients in order to assist in the attainment of the clients’ goals, while maintaining professional boundaries;12. Assume the responsibility for a limited case load at the discretion of the Team Lead;13. Perform administrative tasks (filing, word processing, photocopyingetc.);14. Remain awake, alert and attentive to client needs at all times when on shift;15. Perform other duties or assignment as directed by the Team Leader;16. Understanding of risk management and the four principles of effective intervention- risk, need, responsivity, professional discretion;17. Deliver services in a way that reflects the racial, cultural, linguistic and gender specific needs of the community being served;Qualifications:1. CommunityCollegeDiploma in Social Services and related experience;2. Knowledge of community resources;3. 2 years’ employment experience in social services sector;4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;5. Ability to maintain professional boundaries;6. Employment experience in residential settings considered an asset;7. Ability to work well with others and part of a team;8. Experience with de-escalation techniques;9. Up-to-date First Aid/CPR;10. Lived experience considered an asset;11. Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable personsThis position is covered under the Collective Agreement between the John Howard Society of Toronto and SEIU Healthcare.The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way Member Anchor agency. You you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources.Please submit all cover letters and resumes by email to <a href="mailto:vposada@jhst.ca" target="_blank">vposada@jhst.ca</a> . Be sure to indicate the position in the subject line.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, early applications are encouraged.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

John Howard Society of Toronto

Residential Support Worker - Part-time (Relief)

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF TORONTOEmployment OpportunityResidential Support Worker, Homeward Bound(Part-time 24 hours per week)Function:This position is to provide direct support to residences of Homeward Bound Project at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West. Monitoring of client care, community safety and community engagement.Program:&nbsp;Homeward BoundSchedule:&nbsp;Part-Time- 24hrs/week (Hours/Days may vary depending on the needs of the program – Weekdays, Weekends, Statutory Holidays, OvernightsSalary: $22:11Starting Date: ASAPReporting to: Team Leader, Homeward BoundDuties/Responsibilities:1. Be familiar with all relevant client information including Probation and Bail conditions, offence pattern, risk/needs factors and family concerns and ensure clients are compliant with program conditions;2. Make appropriate decisions based upon the above information, in compliance with Society policies and procedures, particularly around confidentiality and health and safety;3. Respond to client needs during shift;4. Monitor and maintain all established program procedures and policies;5. Respond to all fire safety and security issues during shift. This includes crisis management;6. Complete incidence occurrence reports, as required per JHST policy and procedure;7. Perform program maintenance during shift;8. Document all significant contact with clients, using the client daily logs, the log book or an incident report as the situation dictates;9. Input relevant information into the Client database;10. Medication administration, as required;11. Develop interpersonal relationships with the clients in order to assist in the attainment of the clients’ goals, while maintaining professional boundaries;12. Assume the responsibility for a limited case load at the discretion of the Team Lead;13. Perform administrative tasks (filing, word processing, photocopyingetc.);14. Remain awake, alert and attentive to client needs at all times when on shift;15. Perform other duties or assignment as directed by the Team Leader;16. Understanding of risk management and the four principles of effective intervention- risk, need, responsivity, professional discretion;17. Deliver services in a way that reflects the racial, cultural, linguistic and gender specific needs of the community being served;Qualifications:1. CommunityCollegeDiploma in Social Services and related experience;2. Knowledge of community resources;3. 2 years’ employment experience in social services sector;4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;5. Ability to maintain professional boundaries;6. Employment experience in residential settings considered an asset;7. Ability to work well with others and part of a team;8. Experience with de-escalation techniques;9. Up-to-date First Aid/CPR;10. Lived experience considered an asset;11. Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable personsThis position is covered under the Collective Agreement between the John Howard Society of Toronto and SEIU Healthcare.The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way Member Anchor agency. You require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources.Please submit all cover letters and resumes by email to <a href="mailto:vposada@jhst.ca" target="_blank">vposada@jhst.ca</a>. Be sure to indicate the position in the subject line.Be sure to indicate the position in the subject line.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, early applications are encouraged.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

Residential Support Worker, Homeward Bound

Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) is a leading Canadian charity dedicated to a world free from Huntington disease (HD). Our passionate and collaborative Family Services team is in search of a Resource Centre Director (RCD) who can lead the support, education and advocacy efforts in Nova Scotia (NS) and Prince Edward Island (PEI). This position reports to the National Director of Family Services. The Nova Scotia and PEI Resource Centre supports both provinces.

Huntington Society of Canada

Resource Centre Director - Nova Scotia and PEI

About Us:Vibrant Community Health (“Vibrant”) is driven by a strong commitment to community and a client-centred approach that aims to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for individuals living in North Toronto, especially those who are vulnerable and face complex challenges and systemic barriers to care such as individuals living with physical disabilities, social isolation, members of racialized communities and older adults.Located in a restored, accessible heritage building at the heart of Yonge &amp; Eglinton, Vibrant offers a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your work has purpose and your impact is felt throughout the community.Position Overview:As part of Ontario Health’s new Primary Care Action Plan, the Social Worker will be an employee of Vibrant Community Health and will work as an integral member of 3 inter-disciplinary teams at 3 affiliate clinics:&nbsp; St. Clair Medical Clinic and Prime Health Family Practice, both located at 1849 Yonge Street, and Forest Hill Family Health Centre, located at 491 Eglinton Avenue.&nbsp; The Social Worker’s schedule will be split among the 3 clinics based on client and clinic needs. You will be providing Social Work services to equity deserving persons living in the community. One of your primary roles will be to work with clients and stakeholders to support client attachments to primary care services.Date Posted: Oct 16, 2025&nbsp;Location: Affiliate Sites - St. Clair Medical Clinic, Prime Health Family Practice, Forest Hill Family Health CentrePosition Status: Regular Part-TimeDepartment: Allied HealthHours of Work: 17.5 hours weekly&nbsp;FTE Status: 0.5Weekday Shifts Required: Days&nbsp;Weekend Shifts Required: N/ASalary Range: $66,285.17-$79,863.33&nbsp;Statutory Holidays Required: As operationally requiredUnion Status: Unionized&nbsp;Benefit Entitlement: Benefits and HOOPPSummary of Duties:Assist with patient attachments to primary care servicesOngoing collaboration with inter-disciplinary team members and community partnersProvide comprehensive counselling / mental health interventions designed to address the mental health needs of patients within the context of primary care and in the communityHelp patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agenciesDemonstrate knowledge and skills in a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and MindfulnessAct as an advocate for patients and their familiesIndependently complete psychosocial assessments of patients and family members/caregivers (when appropriate)Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions guided by treatment plans that address and support patient/family concerns, strengths, and challengesParticipate in clinical case conferences and communicate appropriate patient information within the circle of careCollaborate with inter-disciplinary team members to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and familiesInvolve patients/families/caregivers and inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of coordinated care plansAct as a resource to team members and assist with staff education re: Social Work servicesMaintain an organized appointment scheduleMonitor and manage referralsParticipate in quality improvement initiativesQualifications/Skills:Master’s degree (MSW) requiredCurrent registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersExperience working in primary care and in the communitySuperior communication, problem-solving, time management, and documentation skillsSelf-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseloadExperience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)Knowledge of ODSP, OW, Ontario Housing, home care services, and drug access issues including Trillium, Ontario Drug benefits and pharmaceutical access cardValid Driver’s License, auto insurance and access to a reliable vehiclePlease click the button below to apply.APPLY NOW: <a href="https://vibrantcommunityhealth.ca/social-worker" target="_blank">https://vibrantcommunityhealth.ca/social-worker</a>We sincerely thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Vibrant Community Health is committed to following the principles of dignity, independence, and equal opportunity in the delivering of its goods and services and fostering an inclusive environment for our clients, volunteers, and staff. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.Vibrant Community Health is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact <a href="mailto:careers@vibrantch.ca" target="_blank">careers@vibrantch.ca</a>.

Vibrant Community Health

Social Worker

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 
 
Job Title: Weekend Housing Support Worker 
Position Type: Part-time, Permanent, Bargaining Unit 
Number of Positions: 1 
Rate: $25.72 per hour 
Vacation: 8% Vacation Pay 
Hours: 15 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, Evenings 4pm-12am 
Supervisor: Weekend Supervisor of Dunn Housing 
Posting Date: October 16, 2025 
Application Deadline: October 27, 2025 
Location: 90 Dunn Ave, Toronto 
 
Why 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. 
 
The 90 Dunn Avenue Housing Program works in collaboration with the University Health Network’s Social Medicine 
team to support people who are experiencing chronic homelessness who have been high users of Emergency 
Departments, with some focus on people with disabilities and Indigenous Peoples; to access and maintain alternative 
supported housing. This program aims to provide a safe space for individuals experiencing deep poverty with a history of 
chronic homelessness and often the long-term effects of trauma and substance use. Dunn Housing provides housing 
with supports, including case management, on site 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The program serves tenants 
through a harm reduction, eviction prevention and community engagement framework to reduce their isolation and 
build community through engaging programs and activities. 
 
Does this sound like work you want to be a part of? 
We offer a caring and 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: 
The Weekend Housing Support Worker will: 

ï· Provide welcoming, friendly and professional front desk support for the tenants at 90 Dunn Avenue 
ï· Support the program by answering phones, fielding tenant questions, taking work orders, assisting with 

medication, giving notices and liaising with other workers and professionals 
ï· Utilize community development, facilitative management, and conflict resolution approaches to facilitate 

supportive, co-operative living and support tenants to develop skills to live cooperatively in shared 
accommodation. 

ï· Facilitate monthly tenant meetings, plan agenda, take minutes and share to all tenants 
ï· Complete annual community needs assessments and create programming based on the communities needs 
ï· Conduct monthly check ins and Housing Assessment tools for tenants who are not assigned to Life Skills or 

Eviction Prevention Case Managers. 
ï· Make appropriate referrals to other supports and resources as required. 


ï· Facilitate and participate in case conferences and meetings with other workers who also provide support for 
the tenants. 

ï· Facilitate quarterly apartment meetings, introductions and conflict resolution processes. Work with 
individual tenants to participate in decisions regarding housing. Facilitate, encourage and promote tenant 
participation in various committees, activities and events. Actively work with tenants to address safety and 
security. 

ï· Educate tenants about their tenancy responsibilities and their on-going responsibilities to maintain their 
housing. Know and be conversant in the Residential Tenancies Act, and in particular, areas on non-payment 
of rent and non-compliance of the tenancy agreement. 

ï· Identify, intervene and deescalate crisis situations and work with tenants to develop crisis management 
skills 

ï· Create plans to assist with any housing related issues such as; behaviour, social isolation, mental health 
care, substance use and hygiene issues by encouraging and supporting tenants to problem solve and to 
access community resources 

ï· Work from trauma informed, community development, harm reduction, client centered and collaborative 
approaches 

ï· Work as part of the Housing Team 
ï· Work in collaboration with University Health Network’s clinical and health navigation teams to support 

tenants to achieve their health and housing related goals 
ï· This position requires respect for, and expertise working with, tenants who are facing mental health issues, 

addictions, abuse and social isolation and who come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. 
 
What You Bring to the Team: 

ï· Strong understanding of social support systems for people experiencing homelessness (Ontario Works, ODSP, 
CPP, Community based resources, etc) 

ï· Strong understanding of a strengths-based approach to supporting people experiencing homelessness that 
reinforces one’s dignity and agency 

ï· Demonstrated experience providing support within a harm reduction, restorative justice and anti-oppression 
based framework. 

ï· Strong customer service skills 
ï· Highly developed written and oral communication skills 
ï· Strong understanding of and experience in community development practices 
ï· Well developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills and crisis management skills 
ï· Ability to work productively within a team setting 
ï· Strong organizational skills; highly developed ability to prioritize work through short and long term goals and 

remain flexible 
ï· Well developed interpersonal skills that will produce effective, productive and appropriate relationships with 

the tenants, community, external agencies and staff at Fred Victor 
ï· Proven ability to constructively give and receive feedback 
ï· Highly developed understanding of and proven ability to communicate appropriate professional boundaries 
ï· Proven ability to challenge organization, staff and tenant communities in a positive and creative way to effect 

better service 
ï· Knowledge of community-based resources 
ï· Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act 
ï· Experience with and proven responsibility handling money 
ï· Sound knowledge and understanding of Health Systems navigation and an ability to collaborate with clinical 

supports (an asset) 
 
What sets you apart: 

ï· Passion for working in a housing setting providing services that are eviction prevention, harm reduction and 
restorative justice focused 


ï· Commitment to community development and programming that is reflexive to the needs and interests of the 
community 

ï· Dedication to advocacy and prioritizing people who use drugs as experts of their own lives 
 
Working Conditions: 

ï· As the housing department is a 24-hour operational facility, staff may occasionally be required to cover shifts in 
emergency situations, including overnights 

ï· There is a likelihood of exposure to unpredictable behavior, unpleasant odors, bodily fluids and pests including 
bedbugs, mice and cockroaches. 

ï· All employees must expect to be in potentially threatening situations. 
ï· This is stressful and emotionally challenging work that deals with vicarious trauma, grief and compassion fatigue 

on a regular basis 
ï· Required to travel to Fred Victor’s program and administration locations 
ï· Travel will be by public transportation, unless approved to use personal vehicle 
ï· Must be willing to work with pets as many tenants have pets. 

 
Compensation and Benefits 

ï· For the Weekend Housing Support Worker position, Fred Victor offers an hourly rate of $25.72 
ï· 8% Vacation Pay 
ï· Access to employee and family assistance plan 

 
How You Can Apply 
Send your resume and cover letter as one document telling us why you want to join the Fred Victor Team by 
October 27, 2025, at 5pm. Please send to Avery Ptolemy, Interim Program Manager of Dunn Housing at 
<a href="mailto:aptolemy@fredvictor.org" target="_blank">aptolemy@fredvictor.org</a>. Please include “Weekend Housing Support Worker” in the subject line. 
 
A Police Record Check is required by the final candidate prior to hiring. 
 
Accessibility &amp; Accommodation 
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. Information received 
relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

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