Position: Client Services Supervisor
Job Status: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing)
Job Region: All Blue Door Locations
Hours of Work: Days/Evenings/Weekends
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Client Services Supervisor must be a social worker, or equivalent, who provides case management to coordinate/facilitate services for individuals and families who are homeless. The Client Services Supervisor will ensure that clients with complex needs are receiving the intensive support needed to assist them in reintegrating into the community and provide follow-up support to reach their goals.
Responsibilities
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Supervision of student placements.
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Supervises and oversees staff in coordination with Program Manager
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Reviews complete client service framework packages and identifies those clients with more complex needs.
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Determines strengths, risks, needs and goals of clients to create individualized case management plans.
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Supports and facilitates the onboarding of new hires through orientation.
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Directs the team members to support client goals and plans.
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Supports Manager to facilitate staff meetings to accommodate all shifts.
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Maintains, updates, tracks and monitors client progress and provides additional support as required.
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Ensures all program records and appropriate client documentation are maintained.
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Builds, maintains and strengthens working relationships with community service providers, including expanding the existing list of community supports.
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Refers clients to appropriate services, advocate as needed and follow up to ensure referrals were completed and connections made.
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Facilitates wrap-around supports for clients.
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Transporting clients as needed.
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Facilitates, provides leadership and collaboration for internal case management meetings, and meetings with other service providers.
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Directs discharge planning process for clients to ensure support and services are in place to achieve success in maintaining housing options.
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Conducts exit interviews with clients.
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Completes documentation, including reports and case notes, and collect data as required.
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Provides regular monthly and quarterly reports
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Attends and acts as a member of committees.
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On-call responsibilities
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Other duties as assigned
Respect and Professionalism
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Maintain professionalism in the workplace.
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Working cooperatively alongside and supporting all Blue Door team members and departments.
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Adherence to the mission, vision, policies and procedures of the agency.
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Able and willing to promote harm reduction practices in accordance with core standards.
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Attend internal staff meetings and staff training as required.
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Maintain the confidentiality of all client and agency information.
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Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills in accordance with (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
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Fosters positive and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, community partners and volunteers.
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Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary.
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Meets with manager on a regular basis and participates in completion of annual performance evaluation.
Occupational Health & Safety
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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.
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All employees shall learn and understand health and safety policies and procedures and will comply with them.
Qualifications
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Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent combination of Bachelor level education and experience
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Minimum of three years’ work experience in a social service field
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Knowledge of community resources available in York and surrounding areas
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Skilled in providing leadership and direction to individuals and teams
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Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong ability to solve problems in conflict and/or crisis situations
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Knowledge, understanding and promotion of anti-oppressive practices
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Experience working with diverse, multicultural client groups including homeless, mental health and addictions
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
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Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office
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CPR and First Aid Certified
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Crisis prevention training would be an asset
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Vulnerable Sector Screening – police check
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Valid Driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, reliable vehicle and insurance to travel for work
We are always working towards continued improvements with the hope of creating and fostering a work culture where people want to be and see the impact of their work.
Blue Door is committed to the development of a staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti-racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homelessness. Blue Door is a unionized work environment.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Portions of the recruitment process may include the use of approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support administrative efficiency and candidate screening.
This role is part of a focused hiring process. Applications will be accepted from Thursday, July 2, 2026, until Thursday, July 16, 2026. Please review the job description carefully as you prepare your resume and application, and ensure your submission is completed within this time period. All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin for qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
