Outreach Worker - Relief

Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment

Professional development funding $250/

Wellness $100 annual allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

CMHA Peel Dufferin Branch seeks a Relief Outreach Worker to support our outreach team in Brampton. This on-site role uses Housing First principles to connect unsheltered or at-risk individuals with housing and wraparound supports.

You will build relationships, conduct intake assessments, collaborate with Region of Peel Housing Stability Workers, and maintain records while promoting recovery and client empowerment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline (e.g. BSW, MSW, OT, RN)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting those experiencing homelessness in a community setting
• Experience in outreach with demonstrated understanding of Outreach practices is an asset
• Previous case management experience is preferred
• A personal experience with mental health, addiction and/or homelessness and recovery is an asset
• Training in Housing First, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Assertive Engagement, Indigenous Cultural Safety, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, ASIST, CPR and First Aid are assets
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality; anti-racist, anti-oppressive approach
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to insured vehicle; Vulnerable Sector Screening required

Responsibilities

• Build client capacity, empowerment and self-reliance
• Develop relationships with prospective clients based on trust and respect
• Assist in securing affordable housing for those at risk of homelessness in Peel
• Support housing transitions using a Housing First approach and document support plans
• Complete initial and discharge assessments and related documentation
• Conduct case conferencing with the client’s support system
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and service providers
• Make weekly community/home visits to offer support and connect to resources
• Advocate with participants (e.g., landlord relations, tenancy boards)
• Collaborate with Peel Housing Stability Workers to teach life skills for tenancy
• Maintain records, statistics and outcomes per CMHA/Peel policy
• Provide input for policy, service improvement and program evaluation
• Support Street Outreach and Street Helpline operations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Anti-racism

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline (e.g. BSW, MSW, OT, RN)

Tools

Housing First

Harm Reduction

Motivational Interviewing

Assertive Engagement

Indigenous Cultural Safety

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

ASIST

CPR and First Aid

Job description

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we're honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That's why we've made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve - and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we're dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone - including our team members. That's why we're proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You'll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals - from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $100 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

We are looking for a Relief Outreach Worker to join our Outreach team!

As a Relief Outreach Worker, you will support individuals in accordance with the Housing First philosophy of immediate access to permanent housing with no readiness requirements, consumer choice and self-determination, recovery orientation, individualized and client driven supports, and social/community integration.

Status

Contract Casual, 12-hour shifts covering weekdays, evenings and weekend (Minimum of 2 shifts per month). Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Base Salary

$32.65 - $37.66 hourly (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary).

Location

This position is based out of our office at 60 West Drive, Brampton. Due to the nature of the program, this role is on-site and community based.

What you will do

• Build client capacity, empowerment and create self-reliance
• Develop and initiate relationships with prospective clients based on trust, respect, and honesty
• Aid with securing/matching appropriate affordable housing for those who are homeless or at risk in the Region of Peel
• Support the transition of persons into housing utilizing a Critical Time Intervention Approach to Housing-Based Street Outreach. Set short and long-term goals with persons involved and create and document support plans to reach those goals. Make additional referrals as appropriate.
• Complete initial intake assessments and discharge assessments at the appropriate date(s) and other documentation as required.
• Conduct Case Conferencing with support system of persons involved in the program.
• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources and other service providers.
• Make minimum of one weekly community/home visit with unsheltered or those at risk of homelessness to offer support, connect to resources, etc.
• Advocate with participants as required (i.e. Landlord relations, EIA, Residential Tenancy Board)
• As appropriate, work with Region of Peel Housing Stability Workers to support life skills teaching to help build Client capacity to maintain housing, especially focusing on tenancy skills and knowledge
• Maintain appropriate record-keeping/documentation and client files, statistical and outcome measurement tools as required by CMHA/Peel policies and procedures.
• Provide input into ongoing policy, service enhancement, and program evaluation
• Support the overall operation of the Street Outreach and Street Helpline responses.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline(e.g. BSW, MSW, OT, RN)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting those experiencing homelessness in a community setting
• Experience working in an outreach setting with strong, demonstrated understanding of Outreach evidence informed practices is an asset
• Previous case management experience is preferred
• A personal experience with mental health, addiction and/or homelessness and established recovery, as well as a willingness to share experience is an asset
• The following experience / trainings are an asset with an expectation to attend trainings as they become available:
  • Housing First
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Assertive Engagement
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention
  • ASIST
  • CPR and First Aid
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Valid Canadian driver's license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:00p.m.

At the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you'll not only assist people who are struggling, you'll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place - one person at a time.

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments, and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at [e-mail]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).