At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals with care transitions and provide essential mental health services.
- Company: Join WoodGreen, a diverse team dedicated to community impact and equity.
- Benefits: Earn $31.98/hour with flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in social work.
- Qualifications: Masters in Social Work or relevant degree with experience in crisis management.
The predicted salary is between 31.98 - 31.98 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Casual, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)
Work Hours: 22 hours/week (3 days/week)
Work Setting: Onsite – Limited Opportunities to Work Remotely
Salary: $31.98/hour
Application Deadline: October 28, 2026 by 11:59 pm
Who We Are
WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.
Program Overview – Community Care, Mental Health & Addictions
The Comprehensive Care Specialist is responsible for working independently and with the Comprehensive Care and Integration Specialist (CCIS) team to facilitate smooth care transitions (i.e. from acute care to community), to provide service coordination, psycho-social assessment, intensive case management, therapeutic and/or supportive counselling, and making referrals to various resources to improve outcomes for older adults, seniors and/or their family/caregivers.
The role includes collaborating with health care providers, and other resources in the community to enable individuals who are vulnerable, at risk and marginalized to live safely and independently in the community and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room use.
What You Will Do
- Referrals and Outreach: Develop trust and rapport with clients and hospital staff to identify individuals who could benefit from social work support and transitional care coordination. Work with hospital staff to identify and engage clients and support hospital staff in making referrals to the CCIS team, as appropriate.
- Direct Client Support: Perform psychosocial and/or psychological and geriatric assessments. Provide service/care co-ordination, system navigation, short-term and long-term planning and follow-up support. Provide short-term case management services (up to 90 days) to clients through the development and implementation of a care plan and/or Coordinated Care Plan (CCP) to address their priority and emerging needs.
- General: Ensure the organization's policies and procedures are carried out. Ensure excellent communication with other staff who work on-site at the various specified locations. Keep current about the range of services available in other agencies. Provide mentorship, training and/or supervision to student placements and volunteers.
What You Bring to the Team
- Masters of Social Work or post-graduate degree in relevant field with 2 years of extensive crisis/complex seniors experience or BSW with 5 years of extensive crisis/complex/seniors experience.
- Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or another relevant regulatory body in Ontario.
- Minimum of 3 years related experience in mental health, addictions, and/or social work.
What Will Set You Apart
- Experience in conflict mediation, client engagement and community development.
- Demonstrated ability in supporting individuals who have complex mental health and/or addiction issues, geriatric issues, cognitive impairment, history of trauma, violence/abuse, chronic physical health issues.
- Proven working knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based treatment models and best practice approaches.
Comprehensive Care Specialist in Toronto employer: WoodGreen Community Services
WoodGreen Community Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes social impact while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community through affordable housing initiatives. With a hybrid/remote work model, team members enjoy flexibility and work-life balance, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to contribute to impactful projects.
Contact Details:
WoodGreen Community Services Recruitment Team
