Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch·Toronto, Ontario
The Supportive Housing Worker provides direct, client-centered support to individuals with mental illness to promote recovery, independence, and community integration. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, assisting with daily living skills, managing tenancy concerns, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
Supportive Housing Worker – Housing Services (Full-Time, Permanent)
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The Role and Opportunity
The Supportive Housing Worker provides direct, client-centered support to individuals living with mental illness who may also be experiencing homelessness or involved with the justice system. Working within a supportive housing environment, this role focuses on promoting recovery, independence, and stability by assisting clients with daily living skills, health and wellness activities, and community integration. The Supportive Housing Worker plays a key role in helping clients maintain safe, stable housing and achieve their personal recovery goals.
Salary: $54,943 – $60,203
Hours: 35 per week
CMHA Toronto [https://cmhato.org/] is the city’s leading community mental health agency.
We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope.
At CMHA Toronto, we take a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness.
By integrating health and social care, we provide services that aid in long-term wellness including housing, employment, community connections and so much more.
Our goal?
Help everyone thrive in the community.
Why Choose CMHA Toronto?
CMHA Toronto is an award-winning workplace committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and accountability. Our staff value the flexibility in work schedules, the emphasis on work-life balance, and the organization's commitment to continuous learning through training and development opportunities. Many employees highlight the strong sense of community and support that make CMHA Toronto feel like more than just a workplace—it feels like a community.
As an equity-informed employer, CMHA Toronto reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
We encourage applications from equity-deserving candidates, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and women.
We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities.
Personal experience with mental health challenges, whether firsthand or through a loved one, is considered an asset.
If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please inform us before the interview if you require an 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.
Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in Social Work, Social Services, or a related human services field. Experience providing community-based direct service to adults with mental illness and a valid Ontario Driver's License are 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.