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Job Title : Drop-In Worker
Position Type : Bargaining Unit, Full Time, Contract (6 months)
Number of Positions: 1
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
Rate : $29.40 per hour
Vacation: 7% Vacation Pay
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Supervisor: Senior Manager, Drop-in Services
Posting Date : September 4, 2026
For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.
The Community Services (CS) department at Fred Victor is a multi-service, multi-site structure that encompasses the 40 Oak Community HUB and community programs, Employment and Training Services, Drop-Ins, Keep Cool Programs, and Food Services. Additionally, it operates social purpose enterprise with catering and community outreach services and spearheads a significant Peer Training Initiative that prioritizes the involvement of individuals with lived experience.
Fred Victor Drop-In program s are essential components of Community Services outreach and support initiatives. By prioritizing low-barrier services through a harm reduction lens, we aim to minimize barriers and promote accessibility for all individuals. The Drop-In programs offer a low-threshold drop-in environment that includes information and referral services, informal counseling and support, and access to a range of community services. These services consist of internally provided programs by Fred Victor as well as collaborations with community service partners to address the impacts of poverty and homelessness. Furthermore, our Drop-In programs actively engage in community development and social recreation programs as part of our holistic approach to community well-being.
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We offer a high-energy, supportive and learning environment, and an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to make a difference. With over 75 programs and 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us. Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.
Diploma/Degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years’ experience in the non-profit, community-based sector with an awareness of relevant issues
Solid experience engaging individuals facing multiple barriers and demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice issues, equity, anti-racism, and anti-oppression practices
Demonstrated crisis prevention/management skills
Extensive experience offering services within a harm reduction, low barrier framework
Collaboration: Exceptional communication and coordination skills that create opportunities for joint programming and partnerships to address complex community needs
Demonstrated ability to make sound assessments and decisions
Community Engagement: A proven track record of actively engaging with diverse communities, fostering meaningful relationships, and building partnerships to address social issues collaboratively
Internal employees who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply through ADP by navigating to Myself > Talent > Career Centre . Please note that we are currently soft-launching our new online hiring system through ADP. During this transition, not all job postings are available in the system yet. We appreciate your patience as we work through this transition. As part of the application process, applicants are asked to upload their resume and a cover letter as one document describing their interest in joining the Fred Victor team
Fred Victor is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and have lived experience.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
Toronto nonprofit social-service agency providing shelter, housing, food, employment, and health services to people experiencing poverty and homelessness.
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