Psychosocial Worker

Job OfferTwo positions to fill – Psychosocial WorkerService Toit d’abord

Full-time permanent positions – 37.5 hours per week

Diogène Suivi Communautaire – Montreal

We are growing… and we are looking for two new people to grow with us.

At Diogène Suivi Communautaire, we believe that every person has strengths, abilities, and a potential for development.

For over 35 years, we have been supporting people living with serious mental health issues, often in situations or at risk of homelessness, so they can regain a sense of agency and build a life that suits them.

Our growth today allows us to expand our team.

We are therefore looking for two passionate psychosocial workers to join the Toit d’abord service.

About the Toit d’abord service

The Toit d’abord service supports people who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of doing so, so they can access permanent housing and, most importantly, stay in it.

Inspired by the Housing First approach, our intervention is based on a simple belief: housing is an essential foundation for recovery, stability, and regaining a sense of agency.

The people we support face serious mental health issues, substance use, poverty, and social isolation.

Support is provided directly in the living environment and is adapted to the needs, choices, and pace of each person.

Your role

As a psychosocial worker, you will be called upon to:

• Support people in their installation and maintenance in housing;
• Develop a lasting trusting relationship;
• Develop, with each person, a support plan centered on their goals;
• Support efforts to promote residential stability, health, autonomy, and social integration;
• Intervene in crisis situations when necessary;
• Collaborate with landlords, health network partners, and community organizations;
• Apply the approaches of recovery, harm reduction, and Housing First;
• Participate in clinical meetings;
• Write progress notes and clinical documentation;
• Contribute to the development of Diogène's practices.

Profile sought

• We are looking for a person who:
• Deeply believes in the potential of human beings;
• Has excellent ability to build trust;
• Respects the self-determination of people;
• Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment;
• Is organized and able to effectively manage priorities;
• Shows autonomy, creativity, and flexibility;
• Enjoys working in a team and collaborating with different partners;
• Wishes to contribute to an organization in full growth.

Requirements

• DEC or bachelor's degree in a relevant field (social work, psychoeducation, special education, criminology, psychology, or any other relevant training);
• Experience in mental health, homelessness, housing, substance use, or community intervention (a significant asset);
• Good knowledge of harm reduction, recovery, and Housing First approaches (an asset);
• Valid driver's license (an asset);
• Excellent spoken and written French.

What we offer

At Diogène Suivi Communautaire, we believe that the quality of support provided to people is based first on the well-being, development, and recognition of those who support them.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: $28.14/hour to $37.60/hour
• Collective insurance plan;
• Employer contribution to REER of 3%;
• Monthly public transportation card;
• Cell phone allowance;
• Clothing and work equipment allowance.
• Vacation
• 4 weeks of vacation after the first year;
• 5 weeks after 5 years of service;
• One week of well-being leave (mental health) upon hiring;
• A second week of well-being leave after 7 years;
• 10 days of sick leave per year.
• Professional development
• Continuous training offered by the employer;
• Individual and group clinical supervision;
• Onboarding and integration program;
• Spaces for co-development and clinical reflection;
• Opportunities for growth within an organization in full growth.

Why choose Diogène?

Because we believe that housing is more than just a roof.

It is often the starting point of a reconstruction.

By joining Diogène, you will join an engaged team that supports people with humanity, respect, and trust in their potential.

You will concretely contribute to transforming life trajectories, one person at a time.

To apply

Send your resume and cover letter to: marion@diogeneqc.org

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment type: Full-time

Compensation: $28.14 to $37.60 per hour

Experience

• Mental Health: 1 year (Required)
• Location: In-person