Social Outreach Worker - Ottawa, Canada - JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission of the Diverse Seniors Support Services Unit:
To help the vulnerable diverse senior population retain autonomy and stay active in the community. The programs and services available offer support, information, and resources to multicultural seniors.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of the Diverse Seniors Support Service Unit the Social Outreach Worker will be responsible for providing social and recreational programs and services to seniors living in the community.

This position is part time (17.5 hours per week) and based at Southeast Ottawa Community Health Centre.

Benefits:

15 days vacation in first year prorated to your start date and FTE.
10 days Personal Time Off prorated to your start date and FTE after 3 months of employment.
Various Jewish Holy days off
Health and Dental Benefits plan
Hybrid work environment
Employer RRSP after one year of employment
Use of gym facilities
Flexible employer

Qualifications/Experience:

Postsecondary education in Gerontology, Social Service Work, Social Work, or Recreation
Minimum 2 years' experience with program facilitation
One year experience working with vulnerable clients and/or families
Fluent in Arabic and English
Specific training in aging issues and seniors programming
Comprehensive knowledge of multicultural issues and aging as well as knowledge of available community services/supports
Proven experience in facilitating social programming
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to cope in stressful situations
Ability to work independently and professionally, as well as in a team environment with strong problemsolving skills
Working knowledge MS office suite
Legal eligibility to work in Canada on an ongoing basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify client needs and develop programs and services in response.
Plan and facilitate social gatherings for vulnerable immigrant seniors in their homes, at the host office or at another suitable venue
Create new and innovative ways to reach isolated immigrant seniors and implement idea once approved by site supervisor and manager
Provide workshop and information sessions on health, social services, and other topics that relate to the healthy aging of seniors.
Provide translation and interpretation for immigrant seniors at social gatherings as needed.
Facilitate access to services and resources when there are language and cultural barriers
Arrange for the publicity of the program and investigate new ways to disseminate the information to potential participants
Plan and facilitate holiday and luncheon programs
Coordinate the volunteers who help in these programs at the events
Evaluate the programs and report on the findings at year end
Complete all reporting for statistical purposes in CIMS
Make referrals to appropriate community services as the need arises
Participate in any meetings to discuss, plan, evaluate or make changes to the program
Provide coverage to other staff for vacation and other leaves
Report on all activities at staff and unit meetings and with supervisor
Represent the host agency and JFS at various networking opportunities
Participate in professional development opportunities
Strive to meet the targets and goals of the program
Work on other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Site Supervisor

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.