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DATE: January 26^th, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Social Medicine Initiative                                       
COMPENSATION: $56,806 - $72,368 Annually Prorated
CONTRACT DURATION: 1 year 


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 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 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.
 
To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Coordinator.


Job Summary

The Coordinator provides team leadership in the overall service delivery and day-to-day operations of the Service. They provide a range of assistance and support in facilitating optimal client care. 
Social Medicine Initiative is an interdisciplinary team of providers from the University Health Network and LOFT Community Services that provides wrap around services to individuals with concurrent conditions that span physical and mental health challenges and social and economic vulnerability who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing.  Social Medicine delivers clinical hands-on support to those with complex healthcare needs providing outreach and case management services with access to psychiatric and medical assessment, consultation, and access to treatment, service planning, advocacy, and system navigation support. The aim of this partnership is to provide low barrier access to housing for these individuals, while assisting in stabilizing their physical and mental health, substance use, behavioural, psychosocial, and social drivers of health challenges. The Social Medicine team works from a housing first and harm reduction approach. The goal is to work with individuals in getting connected to housing and follow up support that meets the level of need required for each individual to live successfully in the community.


What You Will Do
In conjunction with the Program Manager, the position facilitates the operation by:

• Overseeing all aspects of the site management of the Service.  This includes managing all health and safety requirements and general maintenance and security.  
• Promoting the personal empowerment of each client by assisting in creating a program and programming that builds a rapport through coaching, mentoring and support, enabling each to meet the daily requirements of their living environment; advocating on their behalf in navigating the social services and health care systems to ensure accessibility and availability of services; mediating issues or conflicts between clients, or residents and neighbors, teaching conflict resolution; following-up on issues with clients to ensure resolution;  
• Providing direction and support to staff involved in direct service delivery; scheduling staff, assigning duties, assisting in the selection, orientation, training and performance management of staff; assisting with recruiting and hiring; developing and implementing operating procedures for the site and ensuring compliance with established standards; maintaining a general awareness of the daily activities and client issues and identifying staffing issues;  
• Monitoring the operations of the site and ensuring compliance with property standards and fire codes; ensure the program is following health and safety standards; coordinating the acquisition, use and maintenance of furniture, supplies and equipment, contacting appropriate source for repairs; maintaining accurate records and files on the provision of service to residents/clients, ensuring that incident reports have been completed and processed; maintaining the petty cash;  
• Participating in the regular service planning processes which includes preparing the service plan, operating plan, client satisfaction feedback process, quality improvement and other research activities; identifying gaps in service and recommending solutions, participating in meetings, planning and evaluation initiatives, committees, events and activities; compiling program evaluation reports and statistical information, inputting as required;

Organizing and participating in client meetings or other group activities which promote the wellbeing of the residents and the smooth operation of the service; providing other related assistance as required.


What You Bring

• A degree/diploma in health care/social services or other related field with a minimum of five years relevant experience in the mental health sector
• The position requires an excellent understanding of harm reduction and psychosocial rehabilitation principles as acquired through a post-secondary degree/diploma in human services, coupled with at least five years of experience providing community support services to the client population in order to provide team leadership in the application of the theories to practical settings.
• Knowledge is required of the issues faced by adults with special needs and of a marginalized client group which can include addictions, cognitive impairments, HIV/AIDS.
• Experience in program development, planning and evaluation.
• An understanding is also required of the therapeutic relationship with an ability to negotiate with clients on goals and priorities.
• Experience in conducting meetings or facilitating groups, good analytical, time management, and organizational skills to co-ordinate and follow-up on issues or activities with clients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and counselling skills are required to provide team leadership and support and to engage the clients in some highly personal areas.
• Advocacy skills with knowledge of local community agencies and other professional services available for the client group and an ability to establish effective relationships with service providers, residents’ families and friends.
• Good intake assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy and problem solving skills.
• Computer literacy sufficient to produce and maintain files, records or statistical information.
• Availability to be on after-hours on call, on a rotating schedule

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of other languages is an asset
• An understanding of cultural competency and framework
• Experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness  

 

What We Offer

• 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
• 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
• A chance to push your ideas from inception to execution
• Satisfying work with a fun, energetic and supportive leader
• An opportunity to be a change maker in an organization that reaches people that are often overlooked

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 also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.


Note: All LOFT employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT’s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: February 9^th, 2024 (or & Until Filled)