Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP)

Verified Job Source

201–500 people

About

SHIP has championed the fundamental right of housing for nearly 30 years. As a respected health service and housing support provider, we advocate for Healthy Housing™ by forming lasting relationships with landlords and developers. We advocate for mental and physical health services through in-house service teams and partnerships with community-based agencies. SHIP is known for our record of identifying gaps in available service provision and directly addressing those needs. Many of our programs and service models have gained national attention within the health care field.

Open positions

Student Placement Front Line

On-site

About the Job: Reporting to the Community Shelter Supervisor, the student will be responsible for providing front line support to families ( family, single adult or couple). The individual’s main responsibilities are to provide and support clients through housing strategies.  Provide shelter support, provide shelter services and create housing search opportunities and engage in housing focused conversations through motivational interviewing. General Duties and Responsibilities: * General responsibilities including shelter welcome packages and welcome files * Providing support to clients w…

Employment Specialist

On-site

About the Job Employment Specialist will be responsible for supporting and coaching residents and community members to develop their knowledge and success in employment related programming and career preparation. They will operate within a transitional housing program and community center focuses on providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Reporting to: Khadija Mohammed, Supervisor Peel Youth Village Duties and Responsibilities: * You may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize o…

CMHC, Crisis Support Worker

On-site

Position Summary: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the CMHC, Crisis Support Worker will be responsible for supporting individuals in a residential setting on a short-term basis who are experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis and who are in conflict with the criminal justice system. The program is intended to divert persons from incarceration, the justice system, and/or unnecessary hospitalization by providing them with voluntary community crisis accommodation and support. The individual will be responsible for coordinating services, advocating on behalf of, and developing p…

Manager, Assertive Community Treatment Team

Hybrid

About the Job Reporting to the Director of Clinical Mental Health and Wellness, the Manager of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) provides operational, and clinical leadership to the Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT). The Manager is responsible for ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with the Ontario Association for ACT & FACT (OAAF) ACT Program Standards, organizational priorities, accreditation requirements, legislative requirements, and evidence-informed best practices. The Manager leads two interdisciplinary teams comprised of Psychiatry, Nursing, Social W…

CMHC, General Mental Health

On-site

Position Summary: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for supporting and counselling clients experiencing mental health challenges and housing instability within the community. They will understand mental health symptoms, their effects, and their treatment, and offer intensive, strengths-based case management with a focus on housing stability in a community setting. Duties and Responsibilities * Client Centered Care- plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans within a community setting, alongside clients to address unique…

Addictions Specialist

On-site

About the Job: The Addiction Worker has a passion for supporting program participants that are experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and has the potential to or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges to overcome dependencies who may also have identified substance use concerns * Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy * Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counsell…

Hoarding Specialist

On-site

Hoarding Specialist will be responsible for supporting clients experiencing persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions which may lead to unhealthy disruptions in their daily living or work spaces. They will be a resource to staff and an advocate to clients in their comprehensive understanding of hoarding management and the impact hoarding might have on mental health and physical well-being. Their main goal is to ensure that clients receive the best support possible to enable them to access and achieve independence in their homes and daily activities. Duties and Respon…

Supervisor, Edith Mac Men's Shelter

On-site

About the Job: Reporting to the Manager of the Edith Mac Men’s Emergency Shelter, the Supervisor of the Edith Mac Men’s Emergency Shelter is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to staff at the Men’s shelter. The individual’s main responsibilities include hiring, motivating, and supporting staff/client’s wellbeing, establishing, reviewing, and maintaining the program’s service delivery outcomes, and encouraging positive change/innovation in their teams. They will be responsible for a large team of professionals (PT, FT, etc.) in a 24/7 environment. The individual will ensure…

Supervisor, Frederick Transitional Program

On-site

About the Job: Reporting to the Manager of the 84 Frederick Street Transitional Housing Program, the Program Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to staff at the Program shelter. The individual’s main responsibilities include hiring, motivating, and supporting staff/client’s wellbeing, establishing, reviewing, and maintaining the program’s service delivery outcomes, and encouraging positive change/innovation in their teams. They are responsible for a team of professionals. The individual will ensure that strategic goals established by the Program Manager are tra…

Supervisor, Peel Family Shelter

On-site

About the Job: Reporting to the Manager, Peel Family Shelter, the Community Shelter Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to staff at a youth, family, single adjust or a couple shelter. The individual’s main responsibilities include hiring, motivating, and supporting staff/client’s wellbeing, establishing, reviewing, and maintaining the program’s service delivery outcomes, and encouraging positive change/innovation in their teams. They will be responsible for a large team of professionals (PT, FT, etc.) in a 24/7 environment. The individual will ensure that strat…

Addictions Worker

On-site

Addiction Worker will have a passion for supporting program participants that are experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and have the potential to or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges to overcome dependencies who may also have identified substance use concerns * Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy * Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counselling to those…

CMHC, Trauma Specialist

On-site

About the Job: Trauma Specialist is responsible for supporting and counselling SHIP clients experiencing trauma regarding its cause, symptoms, and treatment. They will be a resource and advocate in their comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of trauma on mental health and addiction challenges. They will be considered an expert on its treatment while collaborating with colleagues to determine appropriate plans of care. Their main goal is to ensure that program participants receive the best support possible to enable them to access and achieve independence in their…

CMHC, High Support Counsellor

On-site

Position Summary: Reporting to the program manager, the High Support Counsellor will be responsible for supporting individuals experiencing complex and co-occurring mental health challenges who live in independent apartment units and require a high level of service on a daily basis. Their main goal is to promote independence, support life skills development, community integration, mental health recovery, and overall wellness. Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist clients in developing and maintaining life and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community * Administer stan…

Mental Health Specialist

On-site

About the Job: Reporting to 84 Frederick Street Transitional Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Specialist will be responsible for providing support and counselling to clients in a transitional home who are experiencing the first signs and symptoms of psychosis. They will act as primary case manager for a caseload as well as consulting on similar mental health challenges and be considered an expert on providing treatment while collaborating with colleagues to determine the appropriate plans of care. They will operate within a transitional housing program that is focused on providing serv…

Supervisor, University Avenue

On-site

**About the Job:** Supervisor of UA Transition Program is responsible for providing supervision and mentorship to staff in a program that is in the Region of Waterloo focused on supporting residents within the Transitional Program. The individual will be responsible for task delegation, scheduling, supporting disciplinary action, and/or direction to staff as they develop plans that aid in the recovery and stabilization of our clients. The individual will also ensure support is received to de-escalate and stabilize any crisis, and to ensure that staff connect clients with services and suppor…