Barrie, On Direct support Jobs – 244 Openings This Week

Assertive Street Outreach Worker
The Busby Centre —Barrie, ON
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Casual Direct Support Professional
Karis Disability Services —Barrie, ON
- $22.99 an hour
- Part-time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Project Manager - Exteriors
Ainger Group —New Lowell, ON
- $70,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Quality Control
- Construction experience
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Residential Real Estate Law Clerk
HGR GRAHAM PARTNERS —Barrie, ON
- $45,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Research
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011 - Métis Court Worker
Métis Nation of Ontario —Barrie, ON
- $55,100–$61,800 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Case management
- Travel
- Employee assistance program
4d
Nurse Practitioner
Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Inc. —Ontario
- $120,000–$150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- English
- Store discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Financial Controller
Bevan Insurance —Barrie, ON
- $115,000–$145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Pharmacy Assistant Instructor (3+ years experience)
Thompson Career College, London —Ontario
- $35–$45 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- CPR Certification
- Google Suite
- Inventory management
- Paid time off
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Assertive Street Outreach Case Manager
The Busby Centre —Barrie, ON
- From $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Inventory management
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ont.)
Spring Learning Services —Barrie, ON
- From $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Applied behaviour analysis
- Management
- Master's degree
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Communication Support Specialist
Deafblind Ontario Services —Keswick, ON
- $23.00–$23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
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Director of Finance
Moore Packaging —Barrie, ON
- $100,000–$125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Finance
- Presentation skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Experienced Retail Store Manager - Northern Ontario 16517309
Northern / NorthMart —Ontario
- $52,020–$77,520 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Inventory management
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RMT - Registered Massage Therapist
Vitality Massage and Spa —Barrie, ON
- $85.50 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Registered Nurses - Northern Ontario Communities
Venture Healthcare Inc. —Ontario
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
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Yard Worker/Backup Machine Operator(Machinist)
Rideau Supply —Barrie, ON
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Cleaning
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Broker Manager
Maven Commercial Real Estate —Barrie, ON
- $100,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Designer
Dream Spaces —Ontario
- From $36,000 a year
- Immediate opening
- English
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
- Vision care
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Business Development Specialist - Utility Power
Graybar —Ontario
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Behaviour Therapist - Registered Behaviour Analyst
Blooming Acres —Barrie, ON
- $70,000–$81,200 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Applied behaviour analysis
- Management
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Assertive Street Outreach Worker

The Busby Centre -
Barrie, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
From $25 an hour

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
CPR Certification
Community engagement
Trauma-informed care
Harm reduction
Sanitation
Workplace safety policies
Post-secondary education
NVCI
De-escalation techniques
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
First Aid Certification
Case management
Psychology
Cleaning
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Social Work
Communication skills
Client interaction
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Posting

URGENTLY HIRING

POSITION TITLE: Assertive Street Outreach Worker

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Assertive Street Outreach

REPORTS TO: Outreach Program Coordinator or Leadership Team

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY: Internal/External - Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

PURPOSE: The Busby Centre is a community-based agency that believes in the Housing First and Harm Reduction philosophies and practices. We strive to improve the quality of life for people who are struggling with chronic homelessness, significant mental health issues and substance misuse.  Our program provides individuals a place to stay, and staff support 24/7, along with a variety of on-site services to help people experiencing homelessness transition to housing and successfully stay housed.

The Assertive Street Outreach Support Worker at The Busby Centre plays a vital role in a collaborative outreach team, working alongside Assertive Street Outreach Case Managers to provide direct, hands-on support to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing precarity. With a strong focus on relationship-building, immediate needs response, and service navigation, the Support Worker engages service users in community-based settings to reduce barriers, increase safety, and foster pathways toward stabilization and housing.

Please note: This is a PERMANENT contract, subject to yearly renewal based on employee performance and the availability of sufficient program funding. There is currently TWO (2) FULL-TIME/ 2 PART- TIME position available.

LOCATION: Barrie, Springwater & South Georgian Bay/Midland

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Support and Community Engagement:
Assist in conducting regular street outreach, mobile support visits, and wellness checks in encampments, public spaces, and informal shelters.
Provide basic needs support including distribution of food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and harm reduction materials.
Support service users in attending appointments, accessing shelter, and navigating emergency/crisis services.
Build rapport and trust with individuals using a non-judgmental, culturally safe, and trauma-informed approach.
Monitor safety in outreach environments and use de-escalation strategies when necessary.

2. Collaborative Case Support:

Partner with Outreach Case Managers to help implement individualized support plans.
Assist with tasks such as completing forms, gathering documentation, conducting housing searches, or making referrals.
Attending joint visits with Case Managers to provide continuity and stability in service user engagement.
Observe and report changes in service user health, behavior, or housing status to the Case Manager in a timely manner.

3. Program Operations and Resources Management:

Support outreach site operations including organizing supplies, assembling outreach kits, and preparing materials for daily use.
Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of outreach vehicles, mobile units, and prep areas in adherence with health and safety protocols.
Conduct weekly inventory of supplies and communicate stock needs to the Outreach Coordinator.

4. Communication and Documentation:

Maintain respectful, professional communication with service users, team members, and community partners.
Document outreach interactions and observations using agency tools and contribute to program tracking (under the guidance of Case Managers).
Participate in team meetings, reflective supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.

5. Community Collaboration:

Represent the outreach team in a professional and approachable manner in the community.
Work in partnership with shelter providers, first responders, community agencies, and volunteers to ensure coordinated service delivery.

6. Other duties as assigned

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY:

All employees are responsible for carrying out work in a way that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others. All employees are expected to learn, understand, and adhere to the Busby Centre’s health and safety policies and procedures and keep up to date on any changes, particularly as it relates to new/emerging information related to infection prevention and control.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma or certificate in Social Services, Community Work, or related field, or equivalent experience.
1–2 years’ experience working with individuals facing homelessness, substance use, or mental health challenges.
Post-secondary education in Social Work, Social Service Work, Psychology, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in street outreach, case management, or working with marginalized populations.
Knowledge of homelessness, poverty, mental health, substance use, and systemic barriers.
Lived experience of homelessness and/or experience working with homeless and/or marginalized individuals is an asset.
Familiarity with Housing First, harm reduction, and trauma-informed practices.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to set effective personal boundaries with both clients and co-workers.
Certification or ability to become certified as soon as possible in NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and Level C First Aid and CPR, including working knowledge of AED is required.
Demonstrated competence to work with challenging behaviour and stressful situations and possess effective conflict and crisis management skills.
Proven ability to problem-solve, multi-task and work independently in non-traditional settings (e.g., streets, encampments, vehicles).
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required.
Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) required.

WAGE: $25 per hour (negotiable upon experience)

SCHEDULE/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract, starting as soon as possible. The available positions may entail:

Field-based role with frequent travel across urban and rural Simcoe County.
Flexible hours, including evenings or weekends between the hours of 6am-11pm
Exposure to adverse weather and high-stress situations.
Long period of walking, standing, kneeling, sitting
Walking in all terrain conditions

COMPENSATION PACKAGE (AFTER 3 MONTHS):

Confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) for you and for your immediate family
Life insurance, long term disability, extended health and dental benefits;
Employer paid vacation and sick time

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications can be sent by applying to Indeed. We thank all those who apply for this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

DIVERSITY & INCULSION: The Busby Centre is a progressive work environment committed to the principle of employment equity, to respecting diversity and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and organizational needs. The Busby Centre is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please let us know prior to your interview.

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Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Work Location: On the road

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