About the Role
Mount Dennis ICM provides specialized care coordination and one-on-one support for adults and seniors with mental health and addiction challenges. Case Managers support clients by facilitating recovery and engaging tenants in community development activities to create a vibrant, healthy community.
Responsibilities
- Create individualized support and recovery plans with clients and professionals based on assessments.
- Support clients in building independence by teaching daily living skills.
- Coordinate care by connecting clients with social, medical, and community support.
- Provide crisis intervention and help develop crisis plans.
- Represent the program professionally with clients, families, and community partners.
- Mediate conflicts and help clients learn problem-solving skills.
- Organize or support social activities to reduce isolation.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with the team, contribute ideas, and support new staff or volunteers.
- Provide case management and connect clients with services like housing and ID support.
- Help clients access financial supports such as Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or other financial resources as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Manager and/or designated supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ working experience with client population group.
- Understanding of challenges faced by Adults with mental illness, addictions, physical health concerns, and homelessness etc.
- Proficient in intake assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, and problem-solving to support client needs.
- Ability to build therapeutic relationships and collaborate with clients on goals.
- Familiarity with community resources and professional services.
- Strong teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills to effectively engage clients in sensitive areas such as life skills, healthy living, and relationships.
- Solid computer literacy for maintaining records, files, and reports.
- Effective analytical, organizational, and time management skills for coordinating client support and program activities.
- Demonstrates cultural competency, with an understanding of diverse backgrounds and inclusive practices.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle to travel within the region.
- A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required.
Skills
- Intake assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Collaboration
- Community resource knowledge
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Counselling skills
- Computer literacy
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Cultural competency
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Onsite
- 6-Month Contract
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years’ working experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Social Services / Human Services or equivalent field.
Salary/Compensations
- $57,007 - $71,647 Annually Prorated
Benefits
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- E-learning program
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard
- Additional paid personal and paid sick days
- Professional development budget
- Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
- Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
- Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
About the Company
- LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change.
- We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence.
- LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community.
- Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who reflects that diversity.
- At LOFT, we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways.
- Therefore, even if you don't perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role, we highly encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.
