Social Worker) Residential Program Support Worker
6 days ago
**(Social Worker) Residential Program Support Worker**
Full-time, contract: June 30 - August 22, 2025
**Overview**
Interval House of Ottawa is a 38-bed emergency home for those fleeing VAW/GBV and their dependents, and is the only shelter in Ottawa that provides on-site housing for their pets.
**Vacancy status**
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
**Position summary**
Under the supervision of the Program Manager and guidance of the Case Coordinator, the Residential Program Support Worker (Social Worker) will provide direct support to residents of Interval House of Ottawa-Maison Interval d’Ottawa (IHO). Work will be completed in accordance with the IHO mission, values, and basic beliefs to meet the needs of diverse communities. Participation in and promotion of cooperative living is a component of this position.
**Some of the key responsibilities & duties**
- Provide coverage of the residential main office
- Provide crisis intervention through telephone and personal contact with those experiencing violence
- Ensure that service is accessible to all clients by accessing communication and interpretive services as requested
- Assess level of risk and execute emergency measures and safety planning, as needed
- Assess requests for residential shelter services according to IHO policies and procedures, ensuring alternatives are found if IHO services are not appropriate
- Maintain cultural diversity and inclusivity and in all programming
- Ensure that all health, medical and safety needs of residents are attended to and documented
- Assist residents in their adjustment to cooperative living in the shelter and to promote and practice conflict resolution
- Provide opportunity for and facilitate peer support among residents
**Education & experience**
- Education in Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Social Service Worker (SSW)
- Knowledge of issues related to Violence Against Women (VAW)/Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and children who witness abuse
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and counselling skills
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based model of intervention and feminist principles
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English. Ability to communicate in other languages is an asset
**Additional requirements**
- Must be comfortable interacting with animals that are housed on-site
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification
- As a condition of employment, all employees must have and provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization. Where a person is unable to vaccinate for human rights protected reasons, an accommodation may be provided
**Compensation & hours**
- $20.00 per hour, plus 4% paid in lieu of vacation
- 35 hours per week
- Must be available to work a shift schedule including days, evenings, overnights and weekends
**Diversity and inclusion at IHO**
**Statement on artificial intelligence**
**How to apply**
Please submit your resume and cover letter via Indeed by 11:59 pm on **May 11, 2025.**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- CPR/First Aid certification (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-05-11
Expected start date: 2025-06-30
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