Bilingual Housing First Practitioner

7 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Options Byown Non-Profit Housing Full time

Options Bytown is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Housing First team in the position of Bilingual Housing First Practitioner

This position involves providing support and resource services to our clients who are currently living in shelters or recently housed. The successful applicant needs strong critical thinking skills with an emphasis on crisis management.

Roles and responsibilities include intake and assessment of new clients, assisting to secure housing, providing on-going supports, and discharge or exit planning.

You must have relevant post secondary education, as well as a valid drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle.

Experience in case management is considered a strong asset.

You should have a strong knowledge of social issues and challenges that individuals face when homeless. Knowledge about the RTA would be beneficial for the position, and experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset.

*These positions are designated as vehicle essential.

**What we have to offer**:

- A fantastic team made up passionate and dedicated individuals.
- Generous vacation and sick leave, as well as health benefits and a pension.
- A work culture that promotes employee well being and self care, not to mention a great Christmas party each year

We look forward to hearing from you

Options Bytown has an accomodation policy in place to support applicants through the recruitment process. If you require accomodations at any stage of the process please reach out directly to our Human Resources Officer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $56,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- social or supportive housing: 1 year (preferred)
- working with the homelessness sector: 3 years (required)
- providing community services: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- French (required)

Work Location: On the road

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