Residential Support Worker - LS

About this position

DATE: October 7^th, 2022

LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Layered Supports

COMPENSATION: $43,821- $53,476 Annually Prorated

CONTRACT DURATION: 1 Year

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 approximately 10,000 annually and providing 1,733 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. 

LOFT stands for Leap of Faith Together. Our employees have an opportunity to take calculated risks and lead the way in the creation, implementation and evaluation of system wide solutions.  We work hard.  We care passionately.  We celebrate.  Our staff are the key to our success.  LOFT is recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient and we believe that our LOFTy culture is at the core of everything we do.

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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Residential Support Worker provides a range of services and support to clients transitioning from homelessness to both transitional and permanent housing sites. One of these sites is a 24/7 staff permanent site for transgender and non-binary clients. The position performs a variety of functions to support the physical, social and mental well-being of clients and facilitates the overall effective operation of the residences. He/she/they will encourage members to set goals and liaise with appropriate community agencies in providing services to members. Responsible for in-house social support, referrals, life skills teaching, crisis intervention and coordinating resident and staff activities while working as part of a team. This position will also be responsible for assisting with property issues, including cleaning and coordinating repairs as necessary.

* The position may be exposed to second hand smoke.

*Note: All LOFT employees are required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT’s Vaccination Policy. A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a diploma/degree in Human Service or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience is required of the issues faced by adults who have experienced long-term homelessness, including struggles with mental health and substance use.
• Minimum two years related experience with client group.
• Knowledge of a housing first approach and understanding of health and support services for transgender and gender fluid identified clients.
• An understanding of harm reduction and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• Crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creativity and flexibility to approaches.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• 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 your 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-deserving communities and intersecting identities to apply for this position.

PLEASE INCLUDE: “RSW – LS” in the subject line of any emails.

CLOSING DATE: October 21^th, 2022