[homeles_ot-l] Job posting- Casual Front Line Worker

[Caroline Cox]

Hello all, please circulate within your networks.


[Shepherds of Good Hope Logo]

CASUAL FRONT LINE WORKER

JOB POSTING  2017-066


Shepherds of Good Hope is one of the largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to the needs of homeless and vulnerably-housed in the city of Ottawa. We provide around-the-clock, comprehensive services to all genders, most of whom live with addictions, mental health challenges and trauma. From a 254 bed shelter, to our 5 supportive living residences across the City of Ottawa, over 450 individuals sleep in our facilities each night. By offering innovative programs and services in a non-judgemental environment, Shepherds of Good Hope is creating a community for all through acceptance, compassion and care.

PAY RATE:                           $13.93 - $21.21 per hour, Unifor Local 8300 Wage Scale

POSTING DATE:                                October xx, 2017

CLOSING DATE:                 Send your resume and covering letter, quoting posting number 2017-066 to hrrecruitment at shepherdsofgoodhope.com<mailto:hrrecruitment at shepherdsofgoodhope.com> no later than 4:00 p.m. on October xx, 2017.


PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR AVAILABILITY IN YOUR COVER LETTER


1.       Days of the week - you must be available to work a minimum of 8 shifts per month, including weekends

2.       Shifts - DAYS (7am to 3pm), EVENINGS (3pm to 11pm) and OVERNIGHTS (11pm to 7am)

3.       Preferred Work Locations - We have locations across the city of Ottawa including Kanata, Merivale Road and downtown.  There are opportunities for cross-training in multiple programs.


WE CAN OFFER YOU


*         A community for all through acceptance, compassion and care.
*         Satisfying work and competitive wages.
*         Opportunities for full time employment with benefits & RRSP plan.
*         Opportunities for training, development and educational assistance.
*         Free access to online learning courses.
*         Discounted gym memberships, preferred home and car insurance rates.


YOU CAN OFFER US


*         Post-Secondary education in social science or equivalent experience.
*         Knowledge of addiction, mental health, violence against women and poverty issues.
*         Demonstrated ability to use non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) principles and a health promotion approach.
*         Knowledge of harm reduction philosophies.
*         Demonstrated problem-solving skills, good judgement, assertiveness and independent decision making.
*         Compassion, caring and empathy.
*         Experience in maintaining accurate records and statistics.
*         Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
*         Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Bilingualism is an asset.
*         Dependability, commitment and availability for a variety of shifts on a weekly and monthly basis.
*         A police records check for the vulnerable sector, satisfactory to Shepherds of Good Hope.
*         Ability to lift up to 25kg.


RESPONSIBILITIES


*           Establish and maintain professional working relationships with our high acuity, complex clients while ensuring the respect, dignity, and individuality of each client and staff member.
*           Support the clients with basic needs, life skills and initial case management.
*           Crisis prevention and de-escalation.
*           Liaise with community partners to better serve clients.
*           Use harm reduction, strength based and motivational interviewing approaches when working with clients.
*           Participate in the development and implementation of client programming (i.e., in-house activities).
*           Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with program requirements.
*           Follow program procedures for distribution of medication and other supplies.
*           Record activities in the program log in accordance with Shepherds of Good Hope policies.
*           Act independently and function as part of an overall team.
*           Engage in client advocacy.
*           Casual Front Line Workers fill full-time and regular part-time staff absences, sometimes upon short notice.



Shepherds of Good Hope is committed to being responsive to the diverse needs of our clients, residents, employees and volunteers, including those with disabilities.  Please advise us if you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, so that we can make every effort to meet your needs.





Caroline Cox
Senior Manager
Transitional Shelter Services
Shepherds of Good Hope
613-688-2929 ext. 344
ccox at shepherdsofgoodhope.com<mailto:ccox at shepherdsofgoodhope.com>

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