Contract Housing First Practitioner
3 days ago
*Position is a fixed term contract of 12 months.
Housing First is an alternative to a system of emergency shelter/transitional housing progressions. Rather than moving homeless individuals through different "levels" of housing, Housing First moves the homeless individual from the homeless shelters into their own apartments. The Housing First Program is designed to provide case management and housing assistance to individuals who are homeless. The housing first practitioner will conduct assessments, develop individualized support plans, support the individual in finding permanent housing, develop good working relationships with landlords, link individuals with community resources, conduct visits and teach life skills in the home, and provide case management services in conjunction with community partners.
- **Education and Qaulifications**:_
- MSW, BSW or undergraduate degree plus college certificate in social service work or related field
- Professional certification or membership in a professional order is a strong asset
- Bilingualism (French/English and other languages) is an asset
- _Experience: _*
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in working with clients who have experienced homelessness.
- Direct experience or in-depth knowledge of poverty, homelessness and the housing first model
- Proven experience working in community services relating to housing, mental health, and addiction
- **Key Skills and Abilities**:_
- Flexibility and a client-centered approach based on client needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Excellent counseling skills based on establishing a respectful and professional rapport
- Organizational skills to manage the workload independently Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to exercise mature judgment
- Ability to provide community and in-home based services on a regular basis
- Highly motivated self
- starter with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a high pressure environment
- Ability to input data using clinical documentation software, electronic client files and evaluation tools
- Strong decision-making abilities
- Very strong ability to deal with complex, difficult and/or urgent situations
- Knowledge of systemic issues such as poverty, unemployment, stigma and the isolation felt by individuals and their families with serious mental illness/addictions
- Knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
- Extensive knowledge of supports and services in the Ottawa Region, including formal and informal resources
- Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook
- **Personal Suitability**:_
- Thoroughness and a strong work ethic
- Ability to establish, maintain and promote excellent working relationships and interpersonal relations with clients, family members, community partners, and all Options Bytown staff
- Discretion and ability to respect confidentiality
- Respect of and a high commitment to organizational values
- Demonstrated flexibility, open-mindedness and desire to learn
- Empathy, tact and diplomacy
- Adaptability
Other Requirements **Vehicle and valid driver’s license required (frequent travel within the community)**
- **Assets: Training in CPR, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), motivational interviewing and the management of concurrent disorders**:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In the course of performing the job, this position typically spends time sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, carrying, and lifting. Coordinates multiple tasks simultaneously. Performs some repetitive motion activities. Operates a computer keyboard, firm/strong grasping required. Makes and receives telephone calls. Daily use of general office equipment: copier, fax machine, phones, etc.
- You may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, the lack of personal care and the conditions within the client’s apartment. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
**Salary**: $55,000.00-$60,300.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
**Education**:
- B
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