Community support worker jobs in Markham, ON and nearby

Community support worker jobs within 25 km of Markham, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Sep 18, 2026

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Employers hiring include 360°kids (8), Dixon Hall (1), Fred Victor Centre (1).

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Youth Worker-Overnight
360°kids
Markham, ON
Full-time
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
Youth Worker-Overnight (Connection emergency housing)
360°kids
Richmond Hill, ON
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
Community Worker, East Toronto HART Hub
St. Michael's Homes
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Position: Community Worker, East Toronto HART Hub
Youth Worker, Connections Emergency Housing - Contract until October 2026
360°kids
Richmond Hill, ON
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
DSW - Development Service Worker - Scarborough - Casual
Right at Home Canada
Toronto, ON
Full-time
At Right at Home Canada, we pride ourselves in offering a full range of exceptional support and care services for those with ph
24-HR Services Shelter Worker
Fred Victor Centre
Toronto, ON
Up to 29.4 CAD / hour
Full-time · Contract
Job Title: 24-Hour Services Shelter Worker, Bethlehem United Shelter
Overnight Youth worker
360°kids
Markham, ON
Part-time
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
PWD Mental Health Worker
Tropicana Community Services
Toronto, ON
Part-time · Contract
Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multiservice organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and…
Child and Youth Worker Overnight Awake - LIT
York Hills Centre for Children Youth and Families
Aurora, ON
56,014 to 58,323 CAD / year
Full-time
OVERNIGHT AWAKE CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER – LIVE-IN TREATMENT (Posting # 1448)
Overnight Youth Worker - Weekend Part time( HOPE Program)
360°kids
Markham, ON
Part-time
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
Child and Youth Worker -SHINE Program
360°kids
Markham, ON
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
Resident & Family Experience Coordinator (Social Services Worker)
Sienna Senior Living
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…owners and operators of seniors’ residences. We offer care, support, services, and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors/residents and their families. We believe it is a…
Community Worker, FT
Dixon Hall
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The Community Worker is required to work weekdays, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Youth Worker -Home Base Program
360°kids
Richmond Hill, Ontario
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
Youth Worker-Part time Overnight (Connections Emergency Housing)
360°kids
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Part-time
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…

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Fred Victor Centre

24-HR Services Shelter Worker

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time · Contract

Up to 29.4 CAD / hour

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Responsibilities

The shelter worker will provide direct support to residents, including intake, informal counseling, and case management while maintaining accurate records. They are also responsible for facility maintenance, crisis intervention, and facilitating support groups to ensure a safe and stable environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a shelter setting and an educational background in social or human services. Proficiency in administrative tasks, crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources for vulnerable populations is required.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

38 hours per week

Job type

Full-time
Contract

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Administrative support
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Case management
Client intake
Group facilitation
Assessment skills
Record keeping
Communication
Problem solving
Decision making
Computer skills
First aid
CPR
Naloxone administration

Benefits

7% Vacation pay
Employee and family assistance plan

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Shelter worker
Social services
Human services
Case management
Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Toronto Shelter Standards
SMIS
Pirouette
Naloxone training
CPR
First aid
Client intake
Administrative support
Homelessness
Mental health
Substance use
Group facilitation
Documentation
Professional boundaries
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Community resources
Advocacy
Intake
Discharge planning

Original job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Job Title: 24-Hour Services Shelter Worker, Bethlehem United Shelter

Position Type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Contract (Until March 31, 2027)

Number of Positions: 1

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Rate: $29.40 per hour

Vacation: 7% Vacation Pay

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 AM – 8:00AM

Supervisor: Senior Manager, 24-Hour Services

Posting Date: July 27, 2026

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Location: 1161 Caledonia Road, North York, ON M6A 2W9

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 Bethlehem United Shelter is a 70-bed site for women, men and couples who are homeless and facing challenges such as living with severe mental health issues and dealing with substance use. Clients are allowed to have their pets while staying at the shelter.

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

We offer a supportive and collaborative 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:

Administrative tasks such as answering the phone, processing client intakes and discharges, and tracking statistical information.
Record client notes, intake forms, and discharge plans in accordance with Toronto Shelter Standards and Fred Victor’s policies and procedures.
Support the residents with daily needs such as, informal counseling, basic core case management services and medication documentation.
Do hourly room checks and building rounds.
Clean, launder and strip beds.
Complete stats as assigned by the Senior Manager.
Follow up in a timely manner with clients and other team members.
Clearly communicate with clients and other team members.
Work with clients who are living with a partner in the shelter.
Provide appropriate referrals, information and advocacy to other support services to assist clients to meet the goals outlined in their case plans.
Develop, facilitate and evaluate weekly Support Groups for shelter residents.
Use emergency building systems and follow fire procedures.
Meet monthly with the Shelter Supervisor for supervision.
Liaise and support external agency staff while they are onsite delivering support services to clients.
Communicate and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, and community partners and abide by all the Fred Victor Centre’s policies and procedures e.g., Anti-Harassment and Discrimination and the Staff Code of Conduct.
Crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Work in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Participate in on-going evaluation, development and review of shelter programs, policies and procedures.
Work on organizational committees and participate in planning special events as negotiated with the Senior Manager.
Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

Strong administrative background and proven computer skills.
2 years of experience in a shelter setting.
Educational background in social services or human services including continuing education aimed at deepening practice in working with vulnerable individuals.
Direct experience working from a client centered approach with chronically homeless adults who come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, who 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 transgender, or have pets in their care.
Strong assessment, informal counseling, analytical, and group facilitation skills.
Highly developed ability to plan and prioritize work, while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Strong skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution and be able to have sound problem solving and decision-making skills.
Extensive knowledge of community-based resources for low-income people.
Ability to network with external agencies to meet client needs.
Ability to work productively within a team setting and independently.
Ability to constructively give and receive feedback.
Ability and comfort to work in isolation with limited direct day-to-day supervision.
Must have completed or in completion of the mandatory Toronto Shelter Standards certificate training.
Must have completed Naloxone Training, CPR/First Aid.

What Sets You Apart:

Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of systems that cause and support homelessness, poverty, and discrimination.
Knowledge of after-hours services in the GTA.
Excellent skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SMIS and Pirouette.
Strong assessment, informal counseling, analytical, and group facilitation skills.
Fluency in French is an asset.
Experience with nutrition and cooking an asset.
Non-violent crisis prevention and intervention certification is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits:

For the 24-Hour Services Shelter Worker, Fred Victor offers an hourly rate of $29.40
7% 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 accommodation whenever requested. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality

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