Provide crisis support and case management to seniors through phone, in-person, and home visits. This position is open to start in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Telephone and in-person assessments for seniors in crisis
• Crisis-based case management support for older adults and seniors
• Home visits in pairs to seniors living in the community
• Crisis counseling for seniors and their caregivers

You must be:

• Openness to visits in seniors’ homes where living conditions are not ideal
• Interest in working with complex seniors
• Ideally studying in the field of Social Work (BSW or MSW)

What You Bring to the Team:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong crisis intervention and counseling skills
• Collaborative approach to supporting outreach, evaluation, and engagement
• Knowledge of senior-specific issues and community resources

Shift hours:

• 21 hours a week (ideally the practicum will be 5 days a week, but 3+ days a week will work also be acceptable)

Location:

• Office at 815 Danforth Avenue, Toronto. Practicum includes visits to the community across the City of Toronto.

Training:

• The Volunteer Services provides orientation training and other career development opportunities

Screening Requirements:

• Cover letter and Resume
• Interview
• Online Application
• Vulnerable Sector Screening
• 2 References