Support adults living with mental illnesses as a Residential Support Worker with LOFT Community Services across Ontario communities. Apply harm reduction and crisis intervention skills onsite.
This Residential Support Worker position provides assistance in program residences or independently in the community. You will build rapport, coach clients, and support recovery through daily living activities, life skills, and medication management. The work includes collaboration with professionals, residents, families, hospitals, and community agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build rapport and coach clients toward independence
- Assist with hygiene, cooking, shopping, and budgeting
- Facilitate meetings and support resident group activities
- Provide crisis support and mediate resident conflicts
- Maintain records, schedules, rents, and petty cash
Requirements:
- Relevant human services degree or diploma
- At least two years serving the client population
- Understanding of harm reduction and psychosocial rehabilitation
- Strong communication, counselling, and crisis intervention skills
- Vulnerable sector check and rotating after-hours availability
Bring recovery-focused support, life skills coaching, and crisis intervention expertise to LOFT Community Services residential programs.
Residential Support Worker employer: simcoe county
Rexel is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where fresh thinkers and innovators thrive. Located in Barrie, ON, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth within a leading company in the electrical distribution market. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a positive work-life balance and being part of a team dedicated to shaping a sustainable future.
