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Cota

Supportive Housing Worker

Toronto, ON, Canada

Compensation: $25.60/hour-$29.77/hour · Full-time

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Pay: Compensation: $25.60/hour-$29.77/hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WORKER

Modular Housing - 321 Dovercourt Road

One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent Full-Time Position

Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

Existing Vacancy

Compensation: $25.60/hour-$29.77/hour

About Cota

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/

Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. Followed by our mission to support individuals with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities, we strive toward a vision of a supportive, inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Supportive Housing Worker is responsible for providing Recovery Oriented services to Cota service users in a manner consistent with Cota’s Mission, Vision and Values.

About The Team

We require an experienced Supportive Housing Worker to work as team members in our Modular Housing program at 321 Dovercourt Road. This site is a part of the City's Phase 1 Modular Housing Initiative. This site provides permanent affordable housing with support to people who are exiting chronic homelessness.

Each tenant has a bachelor apartment within the building, and onsite support provided by Cota's supportive housing team. Our comprehensive approach to supportive housing can greatly benefit the tenants and contribute to their overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

The Supportive Housing Worker duties may involve, but not necessarily be limited to:

In conjunction with the manager and supervisor, they assist with the search for, and acquisition of, appropriate housing units as may be required within the program

Coordinates intake processes including:

Reviewing the referral information of applicants to the program
Coordinating and participating in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources
Determining eligibility for the program and confirming acceptance of new clients into the program
Coordinating move-in arrangements with the new clients and their respective referral sources
Facilitating internal move-in practices/protocols with new clients,per applicable program standards/guidelines
Orientating new clients users to the housing environment and Cota’s service

Assists with the development of tenant Support/Goal Plans:

Plays an active lead role in ensuring that Support/Goal Plans are developed with each tenant and his/her support network and a record of this is documented in clients chart
Shares responsibility with the Team for implementing appropriate housing supports that assist clients in pursuing/achieving their goals
Liaises with clients support networks on a regular basis
Focuses on assisting clients with:

Tenancy Related Matters, such as:

Rent payments
Landlord disputes
Reducing high risk behaviours
Coping within a communal environment
Engagement within the life of the tenant community

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as:

- Maintaining appropriate medications routines
- Providing assistance and reminders relating to appointments
- Establishing and/or maintaining client personal hygiene routines
- Assisting with clients' laundry routines
- Maintaining and/or cleaning clients' units/rooms
- Assisting clients with menu planning, grocery shopping and/or cooking
- Managing and supporting clients with behavioural needs
- Other supports with ADLs as identified by the Supervisor and/or Team

Other individual support requirements including, but not limited to:

- Community orientation
- Linking to Case Management and/or other services
- Situational dispute/problem resolution
- Informal counselling/guidance

Supports the maintenance of safe/clean environment:

Directly assists with maintaining the site in a clean and orderly state. This may involve:
- - Cleaning/setting up vacant tenant units in order to prepare them for occupancy as scheduled, or, as required
  - Cleaning common areas such as common rooms/lounges after activities, common kitchen, office, staff lounge, and building exterior space area as scheduled, or, as required
  - Assisting with any pest control/eradication efforts, as required
  - Continually assessing the environment for safety and security issues and recommending action to address any deficiencies
Coordinates/facilitates tenant meetings to promote direct client participation in the planning of services/activities provided by Cota and to promote a safe and open forum for dialogue in relation to issues/concerns that clients may have regarding the services they receive, the environment that they live in, and any conflict/tension that they may be experiencing in relation to their living environment
Plans and facilitates group activities/events which foster client engagement/participation, the development of social networks, and skill acquisition
Coordinates the purchasing of necessary program/activity supplies, and accounts for purchases in accordance with program guidelines
Offers outreach support/education to landlords and housing providers through:
- Orientation to/education about the challenges facing our clients and their support needs
- Participation in joint client/landlord dispute meetings
Documentation and data entry:
- Documents all client contacts/interactions in the appropriate client chart according to Cota's documentation guidelines
- Enters data relating to clients interactions into Cota's database system according to data collection guideline
- Assists with other data collection activities within the program, as determined by the Supervisor and/or Team
Participates in team meetings, provides input and ideas for improving services, efficiencies and ongoing program planning

Other Responsibilities

Maintains current certification and/or up-to-date training in identified Required Training areas for MH&CS Division Service providers
Adheres to all Cota's policies and procedures and follows established applicable program guidelines, procedures and practices
Adheres to all applicable legislation, in particular, the Ontario Human Rights Code
Complies with all Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure every reasonable precaution is taken for the protection of workers and clients and that health and safety concerns or incidents are responded to promptly
Works cooperatively, respectfully and constructively with clients, Team members, management, other service providers, and external stakeholders
Ensures that confidentiality of clients, employees and Cota information is maintained at all times
Undertakes other related and/or delegated duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Completion of a Community College Diploma in Social Services, Community Work, Mental Health, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of related certified trainings, and a minimum of three (3) years of related or lived experience supporting individuals in housing, social services, or community-based settings

Knowledge & Skills

Clinical knowledge relevant to the target population being served
Knowledge of community resources relevant to the target population being served and/or demonstrated ability to search for applicable resources/information
Ability to design and implement group activities and facilitate group meetings
Good crisis management and dispute resolution skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Basic computer literacy (Word, E-mail, Internet)
Good judgment and ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
Non-judgmental attitude
Consistent/ reliable and flexible
Ability to recognize safety issues and follow safe work practices
Demonstrated client-centred and customer focused approach
Ability to problem solve and make recommendations to resolve issues
Effective team player
Sensitive to challenges experienced by marginalized population groups such as poverty, access issues, mental health and addictions

Judgment

Ability to identify client risk factors and coordinate appropriate follow-up
Respectful and aware of client - worker boundaries
Awareness of safety issues with clients

Other

Responsible to also support PSSW (ADL) when needed Will also support as the back-up medication person

Application Details

Please complete the application below before November 12, 2026 at 4:00pm.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We recognize lived experience as a valuable form of knowledge and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of experiences, identities, and perspectives - including those with lived experience of housing insecurity, mental health or substance use recovery, or engagement with community supports. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Additional Information

Interview Process: Cota may choose to conduct parts/all of the hiring process virtually. Please note that as part of maintaining an agile workforce, all Cota staff may be required to be reasonably reassigned to support the operational needs of our essential services.

Screening Process: Please note that Cota uses AI to screen potential applicants for all roles.

We would like to thank all those that apply; however, due to high volumes of interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you, Cota's HR Department.

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Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation are key values of Cota. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, upholding dignity, and acknowledging each person's individual contributions and potential as an equal-opportunity employer. We uphold the Ontario Human Right Code and strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and others who provide various viewpoints. Cota ensures an accessible hiring process in line with the AODA principles, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For any accommodation requests, please contact hr_recruitment@cotainspires.ca

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Responsibilities

Provide recovery-oriented housing support, including intake, tenant goal planning, tenancy assistance, daily living support, and connections to community services. Maintain a safe and clean housing environment, facilitate tenant meetings and group activities, support landlord relationships, and document client interactions.

Requirements

Requires a community college diploma in social services, community work, mental health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of certified training and experience. Requires at least three years of related or lived experience, relevant clinical and community-resource knowledge, strong communication and crisis-resolution skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skills

Client-Centred Support
Supportive Housing
Crisis Management
Dispute Resolution
Group Facilitation
Intake Coordination
Support and Goal Planning
Community Resource Navigation
Activities of Daily Living Support
Medication Routine Support
Risk Assessment
Documentation and Data Entry
Interpersonal Communication
Problem Solving
Health and Safety Practices
Teamwork

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Keywords

Supportive Housing
Mental Health
Cognitive Challenges
Recovery-Oriented Services
Chronic Homelessness
Intake Coordination
Eligibility Screening
Tenant Support Plans
Tenancy Support
Activities of Daily Living
Medication Routines
Crisis Management
Dispute Resolution
Community Resources
Group Facilitation
Landlord Relations
Client Documentation
Data Entry
Risk Assessment
Health and Safety
Ontario Human Rights Code
Microsoft Word
Email
Internet

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