THE Jean Tweed Centre

Housing and Support Worker (Part-time B - CH)

Etobicoke, Toronto, Canada · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$29kDetected 27 days ago

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About the role

Recognizing the diversity of women's experience in today's society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman's life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns.
The position is grounded in trauma‑informed, anti‑oppressive, and strengths‑based practice.
Rate of Pay: $24.59 - $28.93 *1 Part-time B position available* (8-hour shift) Location: 3111 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, ON, M8V 4B6 Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-7:00pm How will you help to get us there?

Position Purpose The Housing Support Worker provides front‑line, client‑centred support to women and gender‑diverse individuals living in Jean Tweed's supportive housing programs.
Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Treatment Centre.

Jean Tweed is a leading, community-based organization that provides a supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.
The Jean Tweed Centre is building capacity to transform the level of support for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.
Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor.
Maintain a client service orientation including learning about and addressing client needs and concerns.
Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.
Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.
Experience working with women facing housing instability, mental health challenges, trauma and substance use.
A combination of 3 years of work experience in the field of Mental Health, Substance Use, and/or Supportive Housing.
Expertise in providing supportive counselling and case management to individuals who are experiencing or have experienced a complex history of mental health concerns, and substance use.
Working knowledge of community resources such as health care.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

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