Relief Worker

About this position

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance abuse, poverty and homelessness. Serving over 5300 people and providing 1654 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. In 2018 LOFT was a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Relief Worker.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Relief Worker is to provide assistance and support to adult consumers living with mental illnesses and addiction issues in a LOFT residence on a casual or as needed basis.

Note: staff will be required to work in residents’ rooms and may be exposed to second hand smoke. In addition, a satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is a requirement of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of harm reduction, the logic model and psychosocial rehabilitation principles as acquired through a relevant degree/diploma and or experience in human services;
• Knowledge of issues faced by adults with special needs, which will include: addictions and cognitive impairments;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good crisis intervention and problem solving skills;
• Computer literate;
• Experience in working with limited supervision but as  part of a team of professionals;
• First Aid and CPR;
• Fluency in second language an asset;
• Understanding of cultural competency and anti-oppression framework;
• Reflective of a multi-barriered group, as serviced by the program, a strong asset

TO APPLY:  Send resume with cover letter to Human Resources,

Email: hr@loftcs.org

LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting humanresources@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994. 

We welcome and encourage people from equity-seeking communities and intersecting identities to apply for this position.

PLEASE INCLUDE: “Relief Worker – M ” in the subject line of any emails.

CLOSING DATE: January 26, 2021