Community Social Service Worker_Summer Internship

LOFT Community Services•Toronto, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 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. Assisted Living – College View is a partnership with Toronto Seniors Housing Co. providing 24/7 assisted living services to vulnerable older adults and seniors living with complex needs. The program serves over 100 clients in the Downtown East Toronto OHT. Assisted Living – College View serving 75 residents in the building, while also providing services to clients in the wider community, primarily by referral through the Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors program. The program works with each client on an individualized client care plan based on their wants, needs, and strengths. Moreover, LOFT staff utilize a standardized assessment tool called the RAICHA to highlight and mitigate risk for decline in the client’s health. LOFT case managers work with clients to identify and mitigate barriers that affect their physical and mental health, integrating social determinants of health into their practice. Assisted Living – Simon provides 24/7 assisted living services to vulnerable older adults and seniors living with complex needs. The program serves over 41 clients within a 1km radius of 32 Grenville St. as well as an additional 31 clients through Mobile Hub and Spoke services to the wider community. The program works with each client on an individualized client care plan based on their wants, needs, and strengths. Moreover, LOFT staff utilize a standardized assessment tool called the RAICHA to highlight and mitigate risk for decline in the client’s health. LOFT case managers work with clients to identify and mitigate barriers that affect their physical and mental health, integrating social determinants of health into their practice.

Requirements

Must be a youth ages between 15 to 30 years of age and eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
Have a valid SIN

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review client background information and interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
Assess clients’ skills, strengths, and support needs
Assist clients in exploring options and developing action plans while providing ongoing support and assistance
Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
Refer clients to social services and community resources, including legal, medical, financial, housing, employment, transportation, and daycare supports
Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses and assist with pre-release and release planning
Participate in the selection and admission of clients into appropriate programs
Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, life enrichment programs, senior services programs, and other community/social service initiatives
Meet with clients to assess progress, provide support, and discuss challenges or barriers
Assist in evaluating treatment program effectiveness by tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions
Advise and support recipients of social assistance and pensions
Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
Implement and coordinate the delivery of specialized community services
Maintain communication with social service agencies and health care providers to support client progress and continuity of care
Maintain program statistics and records for evaluation, reporting, and research purposes