DATE: December 23, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Specialized Community Services
COMPENSATION: $68,605 - $82,123 annually prorated
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 use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.
To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Full-time Permanent Community Clinician
Job Summary
The Community Clinician will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing consultation, direct care, capacity enhancement, and support for students enrolled at the University of Toronto who are living with mental illnesses and/or addictions. The role involves coordination, networking, advocacy, referral and linking with relevant services, supporting students in various aspects of their daily lives, and addressing mental health and addiction needs. The clinician must adhere to professional standards as defined by their respective college and LOFT Community Services.
Campus Mental Health in partnership with University of Toronto
The Health & Wellness Department at the University of Toronto collaborates with LOFT Community Services in providing coordinated services to support optimal mental health and substance use interventions for students identified through the University of Toronto. As a Community Clinician, you will be part of a team that coordinates a support network and linkages for youth with complex mental health, physical health and addiction challenges. A key component of this position is building a support network of community resources that will enable the individual to increase their independence, dignity and self-respect.
What You Will Do
- Intake & Referral: Conduct assessments, including OCAN’s, crisis intervention, advocacy and problem solving skills.
- Support & Recovery Planning: Develop individualized support and recovery plans, identify priorities, goals, and collaborate with other professionals based on initial intake and assessments.
- Short-term Therapeutic Counselling: relieve stress, improve coping ability, raise awareness, perspective and understanding
- Daily Living Support: Assist students with activities of daily living, including hygiene, medication management, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and maintaining overall life skills.
- Care Coordination: Establish and coordinate support networks of social, medical, psychiatric, and community services, ensuring the development of a coordinated care plan.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis management and assist students in creating personalized crisis plans.
- Advocacy & Liaison: Represent the clients and program with external agencies, families, and supports, while promoting the services of the program. Accompany students to appointments when necessary.
- LOFT Community Services Job Description
- Team Collaboration: Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing consultation to colleagues, identifying service gaps, and offering solutions.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records, assessments, and collect statistical data in accordance with organizational procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality: follow all other required policies and procedures
- Program Delivery: Engage in program delivery by contributing to meetings, evaluation initiatives, and staff orientation.
What You Bring:
Must Haves
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or a related field, with current registration with the relevant college.
- Experience: Minimum of three years of experience working with transitional-aged youth (16-29 years), particularly in mental health and addiction settings.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, using the Housing First approach.
- Knowledge of community resources for mental health, addiction, and housing support.
- Strong understanding of recovery, psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction, and mental health principles.
- Excellent counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet program expectations.
- Computer literacy for documentation and records maintenance.
- Ability to lift or transfer as needed for the role
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and counselling skills for working with clients from diverse backgrounds and in sensitive areas.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, engage in program delivery, and maintain positive relationships with external partners.
- Equity and Inclusion: Commitment to anti-oppression frameworks and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in social services.
- Client Empowerment: Promote client empowerment, mentoring students to reach educational and personal goals while reducing social isolation through participation in group activities
Work Environment:
- This position operates within both LOFT Community Services and the University of Toronto.
- It requires flexibility in working with individuals from various cultural, economic, and social backgrounds.
- Regular participation in team meetings and collaboration with key partners is essential.
- The role requires physical capability for lifting, transferring, and engaging in daily activities with clients.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- E-learning program available all year round
- Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
- Additional paid personal and paid sick days
- Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Maternity-leave top up program
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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 also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.
Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
CLOSING DATE: January 13, 2025
