Shelter Support Worker - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

Requisition ID: 5217Department: Community & Social Services Dept.Service: Housing ServicesBranch: Homelessness Programs & Shelters BranchEmployment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 yearsWork Hours: 40.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/OutsideSalary Information: $62,335.52 - $72,935.20 annually (2022 rates of pay)Location: EFAC - Central, 370 Catherine StreetCity: Ottawa, ONJob Category: Community and Social ServicesApplication Close: 02/11/2022JOB SUMMARYYou work within a multi-disciplinary setting using a consultative and team approach to provide support and services to families, couples and individuals who are homeless within the City of Ottawa’s Family Shelter, to ensure a safe and secure living/working environment, and to support the stabilization and implementation of the Client Service Plan.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECompletion of Grade 12Community college diploma or university degree in a related field is desirableMinimum of 1 year of related experience in a social services settingCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCESCurrent Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates are assetsCrisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate is an assetKNOWLEDGE

• Community resources
• Issues affecting homeless persons, families and women fleeing abuse
• Strong knowledge of Ottawa’s shelter system and supporting agencies
• Social services agencies and programs
• City of Ottawa policies and procedures, departmental policies and procedures
• Case management process for shelters
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Training on HIFIS is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prioritize multiple tasks in an organized fashion
• Manage potentially volatile situations/crisis intervention
• Positive role model
• Effective interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural environment
• Make informed decisions and provide rationale
• Work independently and as part of a team, with limited supervision
• Computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Being able to manage pressure and stress
• Provide services in a courteous, non-judgmental professional and supportive manner
• Flexible and adaptable
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Work within a 24-hour operation
• Physical capacity to lift, climb, and perform other physical tasks

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.Quick Apply

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