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Respite/ Disability Worker - Team Lead
AdaptAbilities
St. Albert, AB
$59,323 to $63,885 CAD / year
Full-time
Respite/ Disability Worker - Team Lead (St. Albert)
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Respite Worker
Strides Toronto
Scarborough Bluffs Park, ON
$25.64 to $29.86 CAD / hour
This is an existing vacancy for three (3) casual Respite Worker positions that provides school break, after school, and Saturday respite, for youth and as well as a day program for adults…
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Respite Worker
Strides Toronto
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
$25.64 to $29.86 CAD / hour
Temporary
This is an existing vacancy for three (3) casual Respite Worker positions that provides school break, after school, and Saturday respite, for youth and as well as a day program for adults…
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Respite & Centre for Supports Community Support Worker - Driving Required
Entrust Disability Services Inc
Edmonton, AB
Part-time
As a Respite & Centre for Supports Community Support Worker, you will play a key role in our support team by working directly with individuals with complex developmental disabilities. Your…
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Programs Practicum Student
Alberta AdaptAbilities Association
Edmonton, Alberta
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Social Worker - Family Practice Health Centre
Women's College Hospital
Toronto, ON
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Respite Support Staff
The Salvation Army in Canada
London, ON
Part-time
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Respite Support Staff
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
London, ON
Part-time
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Child and Youth Counsellor-Relief
Vanier
London, ON
…services to children, youth, and families while providing system leadership and advocating to improve care in our community. In 2014, Vanier was appointed by the Ontario Government as the…
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Part Time, Senior Recreational Support Worker- Fall Session (Temporary Contract)
Reena
Vaughan, ON
$21.76 CAD / hour
Part-time · Contract
The Outreach Department provides recreational based respite programming for individuals living with their families in the community. Outreach services young children, teenagers and adults.…
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Part Time, Senior Recreational Support Worker- Fall Session (Temporary Contract)
Reena
Thornhill, ON
$21.76 CAD / hour
Part-time · Temporary
The Outreach Department provides recreational based respite programming for individuals living with their families in the community. Outreach services young children, teenagers and adults.…
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24-HR Services Relief Worker
Fred Victor Centre
Toronto, ON
Up to $22.65 CAD / hour
For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing…
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24-Hour Services Relief Worker
Fred Victor Centre
Toronto, ON
$22.65 CAD / hour
Job Title: 24-Hour Services Relief Worker, Bethlehem United Shelter
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24-HR Services Relief Worker
Fred Victor Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Up to $22.65 CAD / hour
Job Title: 24-Hour Services Relief Worker, Bethlehem United Shelter
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
Strathroy, ON
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
London, ON
Part-time
We are currently hiring 1 Part time Evening Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care and Respite Shifts in London and surrounding areas
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
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Part-time
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
South Huron, Ontario · Exeter, ON
Part-time
We are currently hiring 1 Part-time Evening Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care and Respite Shifts in Exeter and surrounding areas
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
Goderich, ON
Full-time
We are currently hiring 1 Full time Evening and Days Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care and Respite Shifts in Exeter and surrounding areas
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
South Huron, Ontario · Exeter, ON
Full-time
We are currently hiring 1 Full time Evening and Days Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care and Respite Shifts in Exeter and surrounding areas
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Personal Support Worker
SE Health
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Fred Victor Centre

24-HR Services Relief Worker

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: Up to $22.65 CAD / hour
Experience: 1-2 years of direct experience in a residential or congregate setting.
Positions available: 3
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Job Title: 24-Hour Services Relief Worker

Position Type: Bargaining Unit, Permanent, Relief

Number of Positions: 3

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Rate: $22.65 per hour

Vacation: 8% Vacation Pay

Hours: Various shifts (morning, evening and overnight)

Supervisor: Senior Manager/Program Manager

Posting Date: September 4, 2026

Application Deadline: Until filled

Location: 701 Fleet Street, Toronto

Why Fred Victor?

For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.

Fred Victor’s 24-Hour Services department includes emergency and transitional shelters, Women’s 24-Hour Drop In, 24-Hour Respite, and the Edward Hotel Temporary Shelter programs.

The 24-Hour Respite Program was specifically designed to provide shelter and support for chronically homeless women, men, couples and pets many labeled as “hard to serve” and having difficulty maintaining shelter elsewhere.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?

We offer a caring and supportive environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to make a difference. With over 75 programs and 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us. Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.

What You Will Do:

Process client intakes, transfers, and support clients with daily needs.
Record client notes, intake forms, and discharge plans in accordance with The Toronto Shelter / Respite Standards and FVC’s policies and procedures.
Support the team with daily operations such as meal serving, disinfecting areas, work orders, covering the main office.
Perform safety checks and building rounds.
Intervene and deescalate crisis situations during shift and report all accidents, injuries, and occurrences in writing as requested.
Responsible for resolving client’s complaints when appropriate, including timely follow up.
Provide appropriate referrals, information, and advocacy to other support services to assist clients to meet the goals outlined in their case plans.
Lead and support external agency staff while they are onsite delivering support services to clients.
Positively engage, encourage, assist, and support participants to address housing and program related issues such as: behaviour, social isolation, mental health, substance use and hygiene through problem solving and accessing community resources, using case planning tools.
Work in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

What You Bring to the Team:

1-2 years of direct experience in a residential or congregate setting.
Experience working from a client centered approach with chronically homeless adults including those who, come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, experience barriers to services due to physical and mental health, substance use, social isolation, abuse, sexual orientation, history in the criminal justice system, recent immigration, or who are non-binary/transgender, or have pets in their care.
Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Informal counseling, analytical, and group facilitation skills.
Highly developed ability to plan and prioritize work, while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Possess strong skills in crisis intervention, and conflict resolution and be able to have sound problem solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
Knowledge and awareness of the housing first approach.
Extensive knowledge of community-based resources for low income people.
Ability to network with external agency staff to meet client needs.
Ability to work productively within a team setting and also independently.
Must have ability to constructively give and receive feedback.
Ability to work with limited direct day-to-day supervision.
Certain sites will require the ability to cook and prepare meals for 40 or more residents.
Strong organizational, written and oral administrative skills.
Literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, SMIS.

What Sets You Apart

Experience working with homeless individuals from a client focused approach.
Excellent communication, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow policies, procedures, and adhere to legislation.
Ability and commitment to contribute to positive team dynamics.
Applied computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Database programs etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

For the 24-Hour Services Relief Worker, Fred Victor offers an hourly rate of $22.65
8% Vacation Pay
Access to employee and family assistance plan

How You Can Apply

Internal employees who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply through ADP by navigating to Myself > Talent > Career Centre. Please note that we are currently soft-launching our new online hiring system through ADP. During this transition, not all job postings are available in the system yet. We appreciate your patience as we work through this transition. As part of the application process, applicants are asked to upload their resume and a cover letter as one document describing their interest in joining the Fred Victor team.

A Police Record Check is required by the final candidate prior to hiring.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Fred Victor is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and have lived-experience.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

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Responsibilities

The relief worker will process client intakes, perform safety checks, and provide support for daily needs including meal service and building maintenance. They are also responsible for de-escalating crisis situations and maintaining accurate client records in accordance with shelter standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of direct experience in a residential or congregate setting and possess strong crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in administrative software and the ability to work with diverse, vulnerable populations are essential.

Skills

Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Client intake
Case planning
De-escalation
Record keeping
Problem solving
Advocacy
Group facilitation
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
SMIS
Safety checks

Benefits

8% Vacation pay
Employee and family assistance plan

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Keywords

Shelter
Homelessness
Social services
Crisis intervention
Case management
Intake
De-escalation
Conflict resolution
Residential setting
Congregate setting
Client-centered approach
Advocacy
Safety checks
SMIS
Microsoft Office
Community resources
Housing first
Mental health
Substance use
Hygiene support
Administrative skills
Police record check
Toronto
Non-profit

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