community development worker
Title posted on Talent.com - Community Development Worker (-242-CC)
Posted on June 10, 2026 by Employer details WoodGreen Community Services
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<p>  Competition # (2026-242-CC) Community Development Worker (2026-242-CC) Employment Type: Contract hourly (Ending: 01/11/2027) Bargaining Unit  Work Hours: 35 hours/week (M-F 9am-5pm) Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite– In the Community / 650 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario Salary: G - $ 31.85 per hour   Application Deadline: June 16, 2026, by 11:59 pm Program Overview – Supportive Housing Program, Community Support and Outreach The Supportive Housing Program department provides housing for individuals who have been street involved, and who may be experiencing mental health and addictions issues.</p><p>The program provides onsite case management, harm reduction, supportive counselling, life skills, social and recreational activities.</p><p>This philosophy of this work is in keeping with Woodgreen’s mission to deliver services that promote wellness and self-sufficiency, reduce poverty and inequality, and build sustainable communities.</p><p>The Community Development Worker is responsible for working closely with program participants in developing, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating programs for our supportive housing population.</p><p>In the continuum the role will encompass the development of new programs as client needs emerge; supervising students and volunteers to enhance program delivery; to provide program administration; and to assist the Manager in the development of policies and procedures to improve the program delivery system/s.</p><p>What You Will Do Completes and maintains all records and forms regarding membership and program/activity enrollment, using a client database.</p><p>Assists with the preparation of regular reports and statistics as required ensuring project compliance with funder guidelines and targets.</p><p>Identifies emerging program needs and develops new programs, in collaboration with the Manager aligned with the goals/objectives of the funders Ensures the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.</p><p>Familiar with all of WoodGreen’s emergency procedures, staff telephone numbers, and ensures that service standards are met.</p><p>Plan, build, organize & facilitate onsite activities onsite staff and external partners Engage with tenants to complete an interest assessment of what types of programming tenants would be interested in partaking in Assess, develop, and build healthy and engaging program spaces Facilitate skill-building, healthy living and fun workshops for participants.</p><p>Create a calendar of planned monthly programming within the program while liaising with external parties and supporting staff with the development and co/facilitation of daily/weekly workshops & activities Create a participant intake pathway & marketing materials to inform tenants and get them excited Create & implement monthly/quarterly Pre & Post-program surveys Interact with individuals in person; providing emotional support, and feedback to case managers/counsellors and encouraging participation in programs.</p><p>Work with the case manager to carry out goals and expectations of the care plan and complete daily needs assessments to determine appropriate programming for participants • Monitor clients, identify additional needs and mitigate risks Identify participants who may be interested in becoming peer helpers Collaborate with the community and build partnerships to bring in new programming Work collaboratively with community partners including mental health, substance use, geriatric crisis and mental health and justice, in order to maximize support of client and help create pathways to recovery goals Ensure that anti-oppression, community development, and harm reduction principles are achieved in the program Participate in ongoing training and education, in regular supervisory sessions and annual performance appraisals Recognize that the programs, staffing model, and- Location Toronto, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$242.00DAY daily
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #623256993596910327
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