Drop-In Support Specialist for Community Health (Contract)

Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Drop-In Program Worker to support the weekly drop-in program and PARC members, with a focus on safety and a welcoming space.

You will carry out direct member support, crisis interventions, and help run small group activities, with a schedule Saturday to Wednesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, under agency guidelines including the Mental Health Act. Prior community mental health experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in a community mental health or community development setting with marginalized people, socially isolated adults, psychiatric survivors and homeless/under-housed people or combination of experience.
• Post-secondary education in a related field or specialized training in Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Individual and Family Counseling, Community Economic Development, Trauma-informed counselling.
• Sound knowledge of the issues presented by psychiatric survivors & marginalized people who have been homeless or under-housed and pertinent legislation.
• Experience navigating systemic barriers to resources and providing personal support for high need/high-risk populations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, written, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment with a diverse team.
• Experience with supporting and overseeing work of member workers, students and volunteers.
• Experience with housing eviction prevention, legal, food security and income security advocacy.
• Experience with advocacy or community organizing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out direct/personal member support and crisis interventions during drop-in operations.
• Respond to member concerns and run small group activities and recreational programs.
• Provide support and friendly contact for all PARC members and uphold safety and a healthy space.

Job description

Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Drop-In Program Worker to support the weekly drop-in program and PARC members, with a focus on safety and a welcoming space.

You will carry out direct member support, crisis interventions, and help run small group activities, with a schedule Saturday to Wednesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, under agency guidelines including the Mental Health Act. Prior community mental health experience is essential.