One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent Full-Time Position

Monday - Friday, 7 :00am-3:00pm

Existing Vacancy

Compensation: $25.60/hour-$29.77/hour

About Cota

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/

Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. Followed by our mission to support individuals with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities, we strive toward a vision of a supportive, inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Supportive Housing Worker is responsible for providing Recovery Oriented services to Cota service users in a manner consistent with Cota’s Mission, Vision and Values.

About the Team





We require an experienced Supportive Housing Worker to work as team members in our Modular Housing program at 321 Dovercourt Road. This site is a part of the City's Phase 1 Modular Housing Initiative. This site provides permanent affordable housing with support to people who are exiting chronic homelessness.

Each tenant has a bachelor apartment within the building, and onsite support provided by Cota's supportive housing team. Our comprehensive approach to supportive housing can greatly benefit the tenants and contribute to their overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

1. In conjunction with the manager and supervisor, they assist with the search for, and acquisition of, appropriate housing units as may be required within the program
2. Coordinates intake processes including:
- Reviewing the referral information of applicants to the program
- Coordinating and participating in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources
- Determining eligibility for the program and confirming acceptance of current clients into the program
- Coordinating move-in arrangements with the new clients and their respective referral sources
- Facilitating internal move-in practices/protocols with new clients, per applicable program standards/guidelines




- Orientating new clients users to the housing environment and Cota’s service

- Assists with the development of tenant Support/Goal Plans:

- Plays an active lead role in ensuring that Support/Goal Plans are developed with each tenant and his/her support network and a record of this is documented in clients chart
- Shares responsibility with the Team for implementing appropriate housing supports that assist clients in pursuing/achieving their goals
- Liaises with clients support networks on a regular basis
- Focuses on assisting clients with:

- Supports the maintenance of safe/clean environment:

- Directly assists with maintaining the site in a clean and orderly state. This may involve:
- Cleaning/setting up vacant tenant units in order to prepare them for occupancy as scheduled, or, as required
- Cleaning common areas such as common rooms/lounges after activities, common kitchen, office, staff lounge, and building exterior space area as scheduled, or, as required
- Assisting with any pest control/eradication efforts, as required
- Continually assessing the environment for safety and security issues and recommending action to address any deficiencies

- Coordinates/facilitates tenant meetings to promote direct client participation in the planning of services/activities provided by Cota and to promote a safe and open forum for dialogue in relation to issues/concerns that clients may have regarding the services they receive, the environment that they live in, and any conflict/tension that they may be experiencing in relation to their living environment
- Plans and facilitate

📌 Supportive Housing Worker (Canada)
🏢 COTA Health
📍 Canada