Community Social Service WorkerSummer Internship

Title of Job: Community Social Service Worker
Date:May 7 2026
Closing Date:May 20 2026
Location: Toronto ON - Assisted Living - Dunn
Compensation:$25.00/hr
Contract Duration: 8-weeks (35 hours per week)
Work Type: Onsite
Job Id:
Existing or New Position: Summer Internship

Who We Are:
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 20573 annually and providing 1856 units of supportive housing last year LOFT is one of Ontarios largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.

• Review client background information and interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
• Assess clients skills strengths and support needs
• Assist clients in exploring options and developing action plans while providing ongoing support and assistance
• Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
• Refer clients to social services and community resources including legal medical financial housing employment transportation and daycare supports
• Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses and assist with pre-release and release planning
• Participate in the selection and admission of clients into appropriate programs
• Implement life skills workshops substance abuse treatment programs behaviour management programs life enrichment programs senior services programs and other community/social service initiatives
• Meet with clients to assess progress provide support and discuss challenges or barriers
• Assist in evaluating treatment program effectiveness by tracking clients behavioural changes and responses to interventions
• Advise and support recipients of social assistance and pensions
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
• Implement and coordinate the delivery of specialized community services
• Maintain communication with social service agencies and health care providers to support client progress and continuity of care
• Maintain program statistics and records for evaluation reporting and research purposes

• Must be a youth ages between 15 to 30 years of age and eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program.
• Be a Canadian Citizen permanent resident or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
• Have a valid SIN

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. LOFTs vision is that together we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontarios diverse community and it is LOFTs 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 dont 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.

• This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position

• International students and those who are here in Canada on a work youth or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

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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 or .