Supportive Housing Worker

John Howard Society of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$46,604 - CA$52,554•Onsite

About The Position

The A Different Street Supportive Housing Program provides accommodation and on-site support to young men, ages 16 to 24, who are justice-involved and homeless, or at risk of being so. This program strives to contribute to a reduction in the number of individuals using homeless shelters or living on the street, as well as to intervene with justice-involved and at-risk youth to decrease their risk for future offending and other problematic behaviours. Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development. Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches. The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position. We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Requirements

Have an updated clear Criminal Record Check working with a vulnerable population.
Have a demonstrated ability to work within timelines and deadlines.
Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
Be interested in working with the at-risk and high-risk populations.
Have excellent people skills to facilitate relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community members.
Have a genuine interest in working with youth in a caring and empathic manner.
Exercise and understand the importance of applying appropriate self-care and boundaries.
University Degree/College Diploma in the social sciences (Applicants in process of obtaining their degree will also be considered)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Ontario Child Welfare System, including the Child and Youth Family Services Act.
Knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Justice System and functions/roles of probation/ parole system as well as the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
Knowledge of the Housing First framework and how it is applied.
Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction, applying overdose prevention, and prepared to provide first responder and life saving measures if required.

Responsibilities

Work overnight
Work 10-12 hour shifts
Be prepared to work in a single staffed environment
Exercise extreme flexibility to accommodate fluctuating and varied program needs
Be thorough in building maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning duties as required
Be willing to work weekends
Effectively deal with neighbor or community complaints after hours if required