Residential and Community Support Worker, Safe - Vanier, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

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Join our amazing team—and be part of an exciting new pilot project

Residential and Community Support Worker, Safe Bridge Stabilization Pilot Program

Full-Time Overnights _
(11-month contact with possible extension)_

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is a not-for-profit community agency offering residential and community programs and services to women and men in conflict with the law.

Safe Bridge Stabilization Program is a 15-month pilot program for women/gender-diverse individuals who are struggling with their substance use health and who are motivated to stabilize in preparation for treatment.

We are implementing this pilot program in collaboration with Minwaashin Lodge and Cornerstone Housing for Women.

Safe Bridge is designed to provide safe, supportive, trauma-informed day/evening programming for up to six women and gender-diverse individuals in our 24/7 supportive residence, as well as to clients living in the community and clients of Minwaashin Lodge.

Day/evening programming will include both Indigenous and mainstream programming.

The position of Residential and Community Support Worker - Full-Time Overnights (Safe Bridge) reports to the Manager, Safe Bridge Stabilization Program.

The overnight shift is 11:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday though Friday. This unionized position includes provision of support to residents, including emotional support, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution. This position includes primary oversight of security and safety for all residents and the residence, maintenance, and inventory.
This overnight position is an awake position.

Job Title:
Residential and Community Support Worker, Full-Time Overnights (11-month contract)

Reports to:
Manager, Safe Bridge Stabilization Program

Hours:41.25 hours/week

Language:
English Essential (Bilingual Preferred)

Salary:
$19.44/hour (+ benefits)

Core Responsibilities

Provide Support to Residents

Promote and maintain the mission, vision, and values of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa and the Safe Bridge Stabilization Program.
Perform safety checks on residents and ensure overall safety of the home.
Respond to crisis situations as required using traumainformed support, empathy, therapeutic listening, and compassion. Provide support to ensure maintenance of sleep hygiene practises.
Act as a role model in selfcare, selfempowerment and selfcompassion.
Provide feedback on daily operations and work closely within a team to foster program development designed to meet the needs of clients experiencing substance use health challenges.

Maintain Records and Contribute to Safety and Maintenance of the Residence

Ensure the staff office and front areas are tidy, supplies are ordered and restocked.
Collect, enter, and maintain information in ShareVision for all direct service interactions (while maintaining client confidentiality) as per agency standards and the requirements of our funders.
Assist in the overall security, safety, and maintenance of the residence.
Attend and participate in monthly all staff meetings and regular Safe Bridge team meetings.

Other Responsibilities

Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and empowering team built on passion, respect, and inclusiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Safe Bridge Stabilization Program.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Capacity, and Commitment

Required Education and Experience

Experience and/or education equivalent to an undergraduate degree in criminology, addictions, social work or related field OR a diploma in a similar field.
Professional and/or voluntary experience in the field of substance use health and mental health.
Experience working with marginalized women, genderdiverse individuals, and/or communities who face multiple barriers such as poverty, discrimination, criminalization, and a lack of housing.

Required Knowledge, Capacity and Commitment

Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms, substance use health, mental health, and related issues.
Good understanding of substance use health and mental health programs and services as well as community services to support successful reintegration.
Understanding or awareness of therapeutic care such as traumainformed care, motivational interviewing, and/or strengthbased support.
Understanding of the dynamics of criminalized women's behavior, identifying potential challenges to their successful reintegration, and supporting these needs and risks.
Ability to provide nonjudgmental emotional support and form trusting professional relationships.
Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English essential, Bilingual Preferred).
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work well independently & within a team.
Awareness of and commitment to women's issues with a thorough understanding of racism, classism, sexism, homophobi