Support Worker

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Cornerstone Housing for Women Full time

Who we are


Cornerstone offers emergency shelter and affordable supportive housing in four residential facilities for women experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental illness, addictions, trauma and abuse in Ottawa.

Our services are offered in an environment which promotes dignity and a sense of hope. We are committed to public education, advocacy and strive to increase safe affordable housing to end homelessness. Cornerstone is a Community Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.

VISION
Everyone has a home in a community that supports them to live with dignity and hope.

MISSION
Cornerstone provides a continuum of housing support for women and gender-diverse people that is inclusive and reduces barriers.

COMMITMENTS

  • Social Justice
  • A leader in ending homelessness.


Collaboration
  • Strong partnerships to meet diverse needs.
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • A culturally competent and inclusive organization.


Respect
  • Sharing, caring communities that support physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.


Organizational Excellence
  • A strong foundation for our work.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT


Cornerstone Housing for Women is committed to building a team that reflects and embodies the diversity of the communities we serve and where all staff feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are striving towards cultivating a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS


Standard safety protocols are in place including mask wearing, hand sanitization, self-assessment for Covid-19 symptoms and full Covid-19 vaccination, including two (2) full doses and two (2) booster shots.


JOIN OUR TEAM

Please note:
All Relief Support Workers submit their availability each month for the next two (2) month Period. The minimum requirements of availability are outlined below.


All Relief Support Workers are required to be available for at least five (5) shifts per pay period over the applicable two (2) month period.

The pay period is two (2) weeks.


All Relief Support Workers are required to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month as per their stated availability.


All Relief Support Workers are required to submit availability to work one (1) of the following two (2) holiday blocks and must remain available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts during these blocks if offered at initial shift booking.

1) December 24th to December 26th or such dates as Christmas and Boxing Day Statutory holidays are observed. The shifts per day are Days, Evenings and Overnights.
2) December 31st to January 2nd or such date as New Year's Day is observed. The shifts per day are Days, Evenings and Overnights.


In addition to the Christmas and New Year's availability, all Relief Support Workers are required to be available for all shifts on at least five (5) additional Paid Holidays throughout the year.


THE OPPORTUNITY


The Casual Relief Support Worker provides individualized support to Cornerstone residents in the following areas: basic needs; activities of daily living including maintenance of personal and communal space; physical and mental health; housing; financial; social; spiritual; legal; educational and vocational.

The service is flexible and resident-centered to meet the unique situation of each woman.

The Support Worker follows the individualized plan as developed by the Case Managers and works with other team members to assist residents to meet their goals.


THE ROLE OF THE SUPPORT WORKER

  • Collaborate with other Cornerstone staff and volunteers to develop a warm, accepting, nonjudgmental and respectful atmosphere in the residence.
  • Models a creative, problemsolving approach with the ultimate goal of assisting residents to obtain housing within the community
  • Implement early intervention plans
  • Proactively prevent and intervene in crises and facilitate resolution of conflict.
  • Provide guidance, encouragement and information about community resources.
  • Collaborate with Case Managers to implement individualized resident plans.
  • Participate in movein/moveout plan.
  • Monitor and assist with residents' medication routines.
  • Facilitate resident gatherings.
  • Ensure cleanliness, health, safety, and good repair of residence and individual tenants' units by carrying out basic household chores, emergency health and safety procedures and regular manual tasks as necessary.
  • Collaborate with community services to support resident plans.
  • Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College Diploma or University Degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in social services, social work or an equivalent field of study (such as Criminology, Gender Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Justice)
  • Demonstrated experience working with women facing social, health, economic, or other barriers to sustainable housing.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
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