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Title: Crisis Housing Worker

Company: Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FlexTime, PartTime

Description:

The Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking a Crisis Housing Worker for the Short Stay Crisis Beds program. This role involves providing residential support and case management services to individuals with mental illness who have interacted with the criminal justice system. The Crisis Housing Worker will work at the 940 Wilson Site on Friday and Saturday nights.

Responsibilities include offering on-site services, supporting clients in achieving their goals, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma in Social Work/Social Sciences, experience in community mental health, and knowledge of Concurrent Disorders and the Criminal Justice System. Strong communication skills and an understanding of recovery principles are also essential.

CMHA Toronto offers a positive workplace culture, opportunities for learning and advancement, and a focus on wellness and work-life balance. Benefits include participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan, flexible work schedules, and the chance to make a difference in mental health service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide on-site direct service provision and support clients

Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment

Build trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, and community supports

Qualifications:

Minimum college diploma in Social Work/Social Sciences

Experience in community mental health

Knowledge of Concurrent Disorders and the Criminal Justice System

Strong communication skills and understanding of recovery principles

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Title: Crisis Housing Worker
Company: Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
**Crisis Housing Worker --** **Short Stay Crisis Beds Program (Part-time Permanent)**
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**The Role and Opportunity**
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The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a Crisis Housing Worker (formerly Residential Support Worker) for the Short Stay Crisis Beds program. The Short Stay Crisis Beds program provides 24-hour on-site residential support and short-term case management services to individuals living with mental illness who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada's most pressing mental health priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA's extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities. CMHA Toronto was, established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto. Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team. Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health system, and providing education and mental health supports to clients across Toronto.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**  
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Crisis Housing Worker (CHW) works closely with the team in supporting clients and provide crisis intervention. **The CHW will work out of the 940 Wilson Site and be required to work 10pm -- 8:30am on Friday and Saturday nights.**

The CHW will be required to provide on-site direct service provision and support clients based on their goals. They will orient clients to the programs and services and provide crisis prevention &amp; interventions as needed. The purpose of the CHW will be to perform residential duties and maintain a safe, clean and secure environment.

The CHW will also be required to maintain trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues; service providers and other community supports.

**SKILLS YOU BRING**  
CMHA Toronto's ideal candidate will have a minimum college diploma in in Social Work/Social Sciences. Experience working with people living with serious mental illness who have been homeless and living in Toronto's shelter system is essential. The candidate will also bring a minimum of two (2) years of experience in community mental health. The candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of Concurrent Disorders and the Criminal Justice System as it relates to mental health and skills in Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention.

The candidate will also have strong written and oral communication skills and understanding of recovery principles as they relate to individuals with mental illness. The candidate will bring experience working with diverse communities and the ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic, anti-oppression and anti-racism approach.

**WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?**

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:  
* Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
* Work-life balance and flexibility -- to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
* Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
* Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

**Hourly Pay: $30.19 - $33.08 + 4% in lieu of vacation**

**Hours: 25 hours per week**

**Work Location: 940 Wilson**

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a 'no blame and accountable' environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset.*If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.*

***To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.***

**Important Disclosure:**  
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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