Job Description

SOAR Community Services Part Time Recruitment Event

Support. Opportunity. Achieve. Resilience.

Date:

October 23, 2025

Location:

133 Elgin St. Brantford

Time:

1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Now Hiring for Multiple Frontline Roles in Mental Health, Addictions, Housing & Justice Services

SOAR Community Services is a long-established health and social service provider in Brantford, Brant County and Haldimand County. We deliver a comprehensive continuum of services across addictions, mental health, housing, justice and employment. We are accredited for our excellence in service provision.

If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a values-driven organization, we want to meet you.

Featured Roles Include:

Crisis Counsellors Emergency Housing Support Workers Withdrawal Management Workers Support Counsellors (Cornerstone House) Support Counsellors (Peter Willis Residence) Child and Youth Workers (George House)

Role Highlights

Crisis Counsellor

Risk assessments, crisis stabilization, and counselling Support for 9-8-8 suicide prevention line Shifts: 7 days/week, evenings and weekends Wage: $24.74/hr + shift premiums

Emergency Housing Support Worker

Shelter intake and warming/cooling centre support Shifts: 2-3 per week, afternoons Wage: $24.74/hr + shift premiums

Withdrawal Management Worker

Monitor withdrawal symptoms and administer medication Rotational schedule: 3 of 5 weekends + on-call Wage: $24.74/hr + shift premiums

Support Counsellor (Cornerstone House)

Assist youth aged 18-29 with life skills and housing transitions Relief-based schedule: days, afternoons, nights, weekends Wage: $21.30/hr + shift premiums

Support Counsellor (Peter Willis Residence)

Support federally sentenced men with counselling and group programs Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays Wage: $21.30/hr + shift premiums

Child and Youth Worker (George House Residence)

Support high needs youth (ages 14-16) with counselling and group programs Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays Wage: $24.74/hr + shift premiums

Shared Qualifications Across Roles

Diploma or certificate in Human/Social Services 1-2+ years of experience in mental health, addictions, housing, youth or justice support Proficient in MS Office and familiar with databases Reliable transportation Ability to manage exposure to traumatic stress Vulnerable sector police check, and security clearance as required Open availability, days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays

Why Work With Us

Fitness benefits for staff and families Employee Assistance Plan Paid personal leave and vacation pay RSP/TFSA participation Fun staff events and a culture of wellness

What to Bring to the Event

Your resume A readiness to connect and learn Questions for our team

How to Participate

To be considered for this recruitment event, please submit your resume by

Friday, October 3, 2025,

to recruit@soarcs.ca. Selected applicants will receive a formal

invitation to attend

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.30-$24.74 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Work Location: In person