Supportive Housing Worker

John Howard Society of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$23 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

The Supportive Housing Worker (Part-time Casual) position is at the A Different Street Supportive Housing Program, which 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 aims to reduce the number of individuals using homeless shelters or living on the street, and to intervene with justice-involved and at-risk youth to decrease their risk for future offending and other problematic behaviours. The organizational culture at JHS Ottawa is described as supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients and staff. JHS Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities it serves and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

Have an updated clear Criminal Record Check working with a vulnerable population.
Demonstrated ability to work within timelines and deadlines.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively deal with neighbor or community complaints after hours if required.
Interest in working with the at-risk and high-risk populations.
Excellent people skills to facilitate relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community members.
Genuine interest in working with youth in a caring and empathic manner.
Thorough in building maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning duties as required.
Willing to work weekends.
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.
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

Be prepared to work in a single staffed environment.
Exercise extreme flexibility to accommodate fluctuating and varied program needs.

Responsibilities

Provide accommodation and on-site support to young men, ages 16 to 24, who are justice-involved and homeless, or at risk of being so.
Contribute to a reduction in the number of individuals using homeless shelters or living on the street.
Intervene with justice-involved and at-risk youth to decrease their risk for future offending and other problematic behaviours.
Work within timelines and deadlines.
Deal with neighbor or community complaints after hours if required.
Perform building maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning duties as required.
Provide first responder and life saving measures if required.
Apply appropriate self-care and boundaries.