LOFT Community Services·Barrie, Ontario
The role involves providing life enrichment activities for clients in a mobile capacity. It focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals within the Back to Home departments.
July 19, 2026 Location: Penetanguishene, ON - Back to Home - Penetanguishene & Barrie, ON - Back to Home - Barrie Compensation: $52,022 - $61,821 Annually Prorated Contract Duration: 3-Year Contract Work Type: Onsite (various locations within the community) Job ID: 10895601 Existing or New Position: New
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 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 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.
Back to Home Penetanguishene provides specialized support to vulnerable and at-risk older adults with complex physical health challenges, mental health challenges, addictions or cognitive impairment LOFT responds to each resident’s needs, so they can live safely and in good health in the community as they age.
Through our care, we aim to postpone for as long as possible, or eliminate, any need for institutional care.
Our programs offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Worker (PSW) team.
We provide services assistance, medication administration with personal care, essential housekeeping, laundry services, and escorts to appointments.
LOFT staff receive enhanced training related to mental health, addictions, psychosocial rehabilitation, responsive behaviours, dementia and the impact of the social determinants of health, thus giving them specialized skills required to provide the highest quality of care to the populations we serve.
Back To Home Barrie is a supportive program for older adults facing complex challenges who are able to live safely in the community with access to subsidized housing and enhanced assisted living services.
Our program specializes in supporting vulnerable older adults with complex physical and mental health challenges, addiction and/or cognitive impairment.
Back To Home Barrie program is specifically designed to respond to each resident’s needs, so they can live safely and in good health in the community as they await for permanent housing and support.
This program is a partnership with Simcoe Terrace Retirement Home, in which LOFT provides specialized personal support and one-on-one support services.
Our program offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Workers (PSW), providing such services as assistance with personal care, essential housekeeping, laundry services, medication, support, escorts to appointments and medical assessment and treatment.
Oversee client assessments to determine program suitability and establish individualized therapeutic recreation goals. Develop and implement individualized therapeutic recreation programs tailored to each client’s unique needs, goals, interests, and priorities. Monitor, evaluate, and document client participation and progress, adjusting programs as needed to achieve desired outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate client-centered therapeutic programs. Encourage and support clients in developing meaningful leisure interests, life skills, and community engagement opportunities. Provide instruction in therapeutic activities such as arts, music, sports, recreation, and relaxation techniques. Identify and address potential risks to ensure client safety and well-bein Maintain accurate and timely client records, documentation, and service reports. Support the orientation, training, and ongoing development of staff, students, and volunteers, and identify program training needs. Perform other related duties as assigned.
What
You
Bring: Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration. Minimum 2 years of experience supporting vulnerable seniors and older adults with mental illness, cognitive and neurological illness, addictions challenges, and/or responsive behaviours. Experience working with client in a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) approach. Current First Aid and CPR certification Training in GPA, Montessori Methods for Dementia, PIECES, and Restorative Care is considered an asset. Strong skills in client assessment, program planning, group facilitation, and problem-solving. Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with clients and deliver person-centered care. Excellent communication, documentation, and computer skills. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Reliable, trustworthy, and able to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision. Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle required. Ability to communicate in an additional language is an asset.
Work
Environment: Must be able to travel to multiple locations using a personal vehicle (mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Working at various locations within the community as part of this role. Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
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 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 reflects that diversity. At LOFT, we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore, even if you don't perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role, we highly encourage you to apply.
The candidate must be an experienced professional capable of working in a contracted capacity. Ability to travel between Barrie and Penetanguishene is required.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
