Vaughan On Shelter worker Jobs – 45 Openings This Week

CLIENT SERVICE WORKER
City of Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $36.35–$39.69 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- First Aid Certification
Personal Support Worker
The Salvation Army —Toronto, ON
- $26.85–$29.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
13d
24-Hour Services Relief Worker, Bethlehem United Shelter
Fred Victor —North York, ON
- $22.65 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
CLIENT PROGRAM WORKER
City of Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $32.83–$35.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
11d
PT Shelter Evening Support Worker (Weekends Required)
Good Shepherd Ministries —North York, ON
- $22.35–$23.03 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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11d
Part-Time/Relief Shelter Worker (2026-269-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services —Toronto, ON
- $23.96 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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13d
Peer Support Worker
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $45,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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19h
Awake Overnight Shelter Support Worker
YWCA Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $33.78 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
14d
Case Manager, Vaughan INN
Blue Door —Vaughan, ON
- $25.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- Mileage reimbursement
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Resident Services Youth Worker
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $50,279 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Youth Worker
Our Place Peel —Mississauga, ON
- $46,984 a year
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Day Youth Worker
Our Place Peel —Mississauga, ON
- $46,984 a year
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Overnight Youth Worker Resident Services
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $50,279 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Street Outreach Worker
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $57,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Follow Up Worker (Contract)
Covenant House Toronto —Toronto, ON
- $57,268.24 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- No university degree
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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5d
Relief Worker
Our Place Peel —Mississauga, ON
- $22.59 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
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14d
Overnight Youth Worker
Our Place Peel —Mississauga, ON
- $46,984 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
Quick apply
14d
Relief Residential Support Worker Sherbourne APT & THP
Fife House Foundation Inc. —Toronto, ON
- $23.63 an hour
- Caregiving
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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1d
Personal Support Worker (PSW) - HHP
WellFort —Mississauga, ON
- $41,928.12–$50,418.82 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
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Community Housing Program Worker
Nellies —Toronto, ON
- $55,353 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Vision care
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CLIENT SERVICE WORKER

City of Toronto -
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Part-time
$36.35–$39.69 an hour

Qualifications

Customer service
Presentation skills
First Aid Certification
Computer skills

Full job description

Job ID: 61966
Job Category: Community & Social Services
Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs
Work Location: Please see location details further below.
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $36.35 to $39.69
Shift Information: On an "as required basis". Shifts include days, afternoons, overnights, weekends and holidays
Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
Number of Positions Open: 20+
Posting Period: 29-Jun-2026 to 14-Jul-2026

The Division: Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division provides emergency accommodation and assistance to individuals and families with children experiencing homelessness while promoting stable housing solutions. TSSS directly operates several shelters and programs across the City. Service delivery is aligned to a Housing First approach and connects individuals to supports and services needed to stabilize their housing. As a member of the shelter staff team and guided by Toronto Shelter Standards, Client Service Workers play a critical role by assisting people on a day to day basis during their shelter stay.

Shift requirements: Must be available to work all shifts (days, afternoons & overnight shifts) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Work schedules are posted six (6) weeks in advance, and hours of work will be determined based on operational needs, including call-in shift coverage.

The Role

As a Client Service Worker, you will be responsible for addressing client needs through a client focused and harm reduction perspective. In your role as a Client Service Worker, you will:

Perform initial screenings and assess client eligibility for admittance to emergency shelter programs.
Admit clients and assist them to integrate into the emergency shelter environment by providing a tour of the program, explaining the rules and policies, fire safety procedures, and housing first philosophy.
Ensure safety and well-being of clients and staff by doing regular facility and bed/room checks.
Assess and assist with addressing client's personal hygiene, medical, financial and emotional needs and refer them to appropriate community health, housing and social support services if necessary. Liaise with other City staff and with community agencies (e.g. hospitals, social workers, doctors, courts, shelters providers, etc.) to ensure clients receive high quality service.
Provide assistance when medical emergencies and other critical incidents occur within the shelter using first aid, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate conflicts.
Provide a high level of professional customer service skills in establishing and maintaining working relationships with clients, service providers, the general public and/or staff when addressing service inquiries, requests and/or complaints.
Document shift occurrence information in line with internal policies, including the completion of logs, incident reports, case management notes and recording admittance and discharge information in the SMIS system.
Participate in meetings, case conferences, and divisional initiatives, as well as the development of client case plans and program development and delivery (e.g. recreation, educational, social/life skills).
Ensure a high level of customer service and professionalism Undertake training and other duties as required.

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Degree or Diploma in Social Services or a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Considerable experience in directly assisting persons experiencing mental health, substance use, physical health, social, emotional and/or environmental problems in an emergency shelter or similar setting.

Considerable experience addressing the needs of homeless clients or clients at risk of homelessness.

You must also have:

Knowledge of working with Indigenous populations and/or lived experience as an Indigenous person is considered an asset.
Knowledge of current issues and expertise related to homelessness and/or street involved individuals.
Advanced knowledge of community resources and services to assist clients to address their presenting issues.
Understanding of and commitment to working from a harm reduction, anti-oppression, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care approach.
Exhibit active listening, empathy, compassion, and diplomacy in relationship building with clients.
Ability to work in an automated environment with excellent computer skills to prepare, write and maintain reports/records.
Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision.
Ability to appropriately assess situations and problem solve and remain calm to de-escalate interpersonal conflicts in an effective manner utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
Excellent customer service skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective working with clients, service providers, community agencies, the general public and/or staff to address service inquiries, requests and/or complaints.
Commitment to supporting wellness and contributing to a positive and care-based team culture.

As the potential work locations may include the following, you must have the ability to travel and work at different locations based on operational needs:

Seaton House Portfolio
Robertson House Portfolio
Women's Residence Portfolio
Birkdale Residence Portfolio
Family Residence Portfolio
Scarborough Women's Shelter Portfolio
Four Points Isolation & Recovery Site
Streets to Homes Assessment & Referral Centre (SHARC)
129 Peter Progress Portfolio
Toronto Plaza Portfolio
Other temporary shelter or motel programs operated by the division.

Note: A Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment.

For more information on Shelter Services, please visit our website at http://www.toronto.ca/housing.

A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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CLIENT SERVICE WORKER

Personal Support Worker

24-Hour Services Relief Worker, Bethlehem United Shelter

CLIENT PROGRAM WORKER

PT Shelter Evening Support Worker (Weekends Required)

Part-Time/Relief Shelter Worker (2026-269-YPS)

Peer Support Worker

Awake Overnight Shelter Support Worker

Case Manager, Vaughan INN

Resident Services Youth Worker

Youth Worker

Day Youth Worker

Overnight Youth Worker Resident Services

Street Outreach Worker

Follow Up Worker (Contract)

Relief Worker

Overnight Youth Worker

Relief Residential Support Worker Sherbourne APT & THP

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - HHP

Community Housing Program Worker

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