Case Manager, Psychogeriatric_FT-Contract

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contracted

Social Medicine Housing Solutions

Experienced

DATE: September 19, 2025
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Social Medicine Housing Solutions
COMPENSATION: $55,239 - $67,560 Annually Prorated
CONTRACT DURATION: 1 Year Contract

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Full-time Contract Case Manager(s), Psychogeriatric.

Job Summary
As a Case Manager, Psychogeriatric, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that co-ordinates a support network and linkages for older adult and seniors experiencing homelessness or unmet housing support needs, and living with mental health, physical health and substance use, and aging related challenges. The aim of this partnership is to provide low barrier access to housing for these individuals, while assisting in stabilizing their physical and mental health, substance use, behavioural, psychosocial, and social drivers of health challenges. The Social Medicine team works from a housing first and harm reduction approach. The position will involve driving and a valid Ontario driver’s license is required.

Social Medicine Housing Solution (Social Medicine) is an interdisciplinary team of providers from the University Health Network and LOFT Community Services that provides wrap around services to individuals with concurrent conditions that span physical and mental health challenges and social and economic vulnerability who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing.

Social Medicine delivers clinical hands-on support to those with complex healthcare needs providing outreach and case management services with access to psychiatric and medical assessment, consultation, and access to treatment, service planning, advocacy, and system navigation support. The aim of this partnership is to provide low barrier access to housing for these individuals, while assisting in stabilizing their physical and mental health, substance use, behavioural, psychosocial, and social drivers of health challenges. The Social Medicine team works from a housing first and harm reduction approach. The goal is to work with individuals in getting connected to housing and follow up support that meets the level of need required for each individual to live successfully in the community.

What You Will Do

Assists clients in the development and implementation of a care plan tailored to the client’s needs and issues designed to improve quality of life. Identify and refer to resources specific to those needs and issues.
Act as a liaison and client advocate among those involved with the client’s care including family, other caregivers, medical and other multi-disciplinary providers.
Conduct assessments such as RAI and OCAN and provide timely and accurate record keeping and reports as required.
Provide supportive counselling or referral and linkages to health care, programs, or service providers.
Provide crisis management/intervention and assist in the development of crisis plans for clients.
Develop respectful and trusting relationships with clients using Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles.
Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all other required policies and procedures.
Consistently interact with clients, staff, family members, other community agencies and partners in a professional manner that reflects favorably on the organization.
Attend and actively participate in all required training.
Liaise, collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, service providers and partners.

What You Bring
Must Haves

Completion of degree in social services/human services or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in providing support to vulnerable seniors and older adults with special needs including mental illness, addictions, and severe social isolation.
Group counselling related to mental health, addictions, and related issues.
Knowledge of community resources and support.
An understanding of harm reduction, recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation principles, the therapeutic relationship, and an ability to come to an agreement with client on goals/priorities.
Crisis intervention skills, with well-developed problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills
Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy, including MS word and Excel.
Counselling, responding and assessment skills.
Creativity and flexibility to approaches.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with workers from a variety of agencies.
Valid drivers’ license, ability to drive work vehicles to transport clients.

Nice-to-have

Understanding of cultural competency and framework
Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Work Environment

Staff will be required to work in client’s own homes and may therefore be exposed to secondhand smoke.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Expected to meet people outside, making exposure to the weather an expectation of the position.
A car is not a requirement of the position however driving for prolonged periods of time with frequent stops is an essential part of the job. You may need to walk on rough terrain from time-to-time, for example uneven ground, parks, or ravines while providing outreach to community members sleeping outside.

What We Offer

E-learning program available all year round
Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
Additional paid personal and paid sick days
Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who reflects that diversity. At LOFT, we hold the deep belief that skills and expertise can be cultivated in various ways. Therefore, even if you don't perfectly align with every listed criterion but feel you could flourish in this role, we highly encourage you to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: October 3, 2025

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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.

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