Community Outreach Worker

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada Centre 507 Full time

**HOURS**:
2-3-2 system days only, alternating weekends. 8am to 8pm shifts.

**Who we are**:For over 35 years Centre 507 has provided services to those who need it most in Centretown, Ottawa. We are proud to provide participants with quality, nutritious meals six days per week and one of the most fulsome recreation programs in the city. The Centre also provides access to community resources including resume help, tax and legal assistance, help with housing and other needs-based services.

**Why we do what we do**:Our goal is simple. We want to be there for anyone in need of a warm meal, a friend, and a community.
- Leading our participants in recreation, daily tasks and volunteer activities around Centre 507.
- Motivating our participants to follow through with their own goals by providing: Active listening, motivational interviewing, crisis support, appropriate referrals to other agencies.
- Ensuring a safe and supportive environment is maintained through the use of our progressive discipline of verbal warnings, written warnings, asking individuals to leave, time outed.
- Taking part in daily debriefs and weekly team meetings.
- Supervising our maintenance staff, relief staff, volunteers and placement students.
- Meal Planning for Centre 507, managing food inventory, and order food.

**You’ll also be prepared to..**
- Work flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends
- Exercise extreme flexibility to accommodate fluctuating and varied program needs
- Participate in the work team, in a way that is positive, and ensures inclusion of all staff.
- Assist in coordination of special yearly events, and provide content for social media communication.
- Provide harm reduction support (e.g. needle exchange and safer inhalation support, Hep C and HIV information and support).
- Record and compile daily and monthly statistics.

**You’re a fit with our organizational culture, if you mirror our values in the way you work**:

- Participant Centric: You are focused on providing the highest quality of care for the clients and communities Centre 507 serves.
- Inclusive: You celebrate the uniqueness of every client and employee and you help create a sense of belonging for all.
- Collaborative: You make meaningful connections and can use these connections to partner on solutions to move clients, the community, and the organization forward in the achievement of goals.
- Agile: You have a growth mindset and respond to changes continually to improve outcomes.
- Accountable: You take ownership of your actions, decisions, and results.

**You’re a fit with the role, if you bring**:

- Post-secondary education in the Social Sciences, Social Work, Police Foundations or equivalent experience and education.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of issues such as poverty, homelessness, addictions, and mental illness.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
- We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in this position
- only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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