Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Salary
CA$30 - CA$30 / HOUR
Assist vulnerable seniors with mental health challenges in de-cluttering and organizing their homes to create safe living spaces. Coordinate with cleaning teams and community supports like fire and by-law officers while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Requires a diploma in Social Service Work, Community Service Work, or a related degree. Candidates must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle, and insurance coverage.
Hoarding Support Worker – Employment Support Program (Part-time Contract)
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The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a supportive Hoarding Support Worker (HSW) to assist vulnerable seniors with mental health challenges to de-clutter, sort and organize their homes into a safe living space. The HSW will work with the Extreme Cleaning and Hoarding Supports program and will be responsible for supporting clients to restore their living spaces to a safe and healthy condition through the removal of items in a sensitive manner, and always being mindful of the client’s needs.
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Employment Services, the Hoarding Support Worker (HSW) will work under the supervision of the employment team in a collaborative manner. They will be required to participate in team meetings and provide regular updates to managers. The Hoarding Support Worker will assist seniors with mental health challenges and work with them in their homes to create clear and safe living spaces.
This will involve assisting clients with de-cluttering and organizing their homes as well providing follow up support as needed. The role will also involve instructing a team of cleaners on what duties need to be performed in the client’s homes. The role requires for a high level of confidentiality when dealing with client information as well as keeping accurate recording and documentation of notes. The HSW will also need to be comfortable accessing and liaising with community supports including Toronto Fire and By-Law officers.
CMHA Toronto’s ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Social Service Worker, Community Service Worker or related degree. Experience in community mental health would be considered an asset as well as understanding the needs of individuals living with mental health challenges. The candidate will bring a solution focused approach to work and the ability to manage crisis, excellent communicate skills. The candidate will also be required to have a valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and insurance coverage.
Why choose cmha toronto?
$30.19 + 4% vacation pay
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 our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such we encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, and/or those with lived or living experience of mental health and addictions challenges. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise prior to the interview if 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.
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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