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About the Role
The Support Care Worker provides client-centered support to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, and complex social needs. This role serves as the first point of contact for clients, providing welcoming and professional front desk support.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and orient new clients, including registration and enrolment processes.
- Conduct general assessments of clients’ physical health, mental health, and overall well-being; provide direct support and/or refer to appropriate community resources as needed.
- Document client needs, observations, and interactions, and consult with colleagues to support coordinated care.
- Assist clients in scheduling and attending appointments, including follow-up with relevant professionals and service providers.
- Develop and maintain supportive, respectful relationships with clients, monitoring well-being and encouraging positive engagement and connections.
- Support access to on-site services, including showers, laundry, meals, clothing, and recreational spaces.
- Receive, record, and distribute client mail, phone messages, and essential supplies as appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment; monitor client interactions and intervene appropriately when required.
- Provide crisis intervention in accordance with Haven Toronto policies and procedures, including documenting actions taken and follow-up recommendations.
- Administer first aid or contact emergency services as required.
- Complete accurate documentation, including daily activities, incident reports, and program statistics.
- Assist with receiving and organizing food, donations, and supplies; maintain inventory and equipment as required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and clients to support a positive and inclusive environment.
- Ensure the facility is clean, organized, and safe, including maintaining common areas and addressing hazards.
- Perform opening and closing duties.
- Complete and document hourly safety and security checks.
- Stock supplies throughout the building as needed.
- Support the coordination and direction of volunteers, as requested by management.
- Represent Haven Toronto in a professional, respectful, and constructive manner at all times.
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma in Social Services, Addictions, Recreation, or Mental Health.
- Demonstrated awareness of issues related to aging, homelessness, addictions, mental health, harm reduction, and food and income insecurity.
- Demonstrated skills at working respectfully and constructively dealing with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working within a trauma-informed and anti-oppression framework.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience in creatively engaging older economically marginalized individuals.
- Knowledge of downtown Toronto social resources.
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Documentation skills
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Casual
- As required
Education Level
- Post-secondary diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 per hour
About the Company
- Since 1933, Haven Toronto has been a drop-in centre where elderly homeless, marginally housed and socially isolated men can feel safe, where they can form and cultivate friendships, and become part of a community.
- Our vision is a safe and just community in which elder homeless men can live a quality and dignified life.
Equal Opportunity
- St. Michael’s Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment.
- Accommodation is available on request for candidates throughout the recruitment process.