Residential Mental Health Support Worker - Ottawa, Canada - John Howard Society of Ottawa

John Howard Society of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Part-time Support Worker**
Location(s):Ottawa; TRHP Lebreton

Salary:
$21.08/hour - $23.96/hour **_based on work experience_

Hours: 7-35 hours per week

Employer:
John Howard Society of Ottawa

HOW
TO
APPLY**:
Please submit your cover letter and resume through the John Howard Society of Ottawa's website, under the Careers tab at:

Closing Date:
Friday, April 28, 2023

About the environment:

Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focussed on creating a caring environment for both clients, and staff.

At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential.

JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees access to a benefit plan, four weeks vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

About who we support:

Our employees are supporting a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community.

We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, innovative and evidence-informed approaches.

About the role:

Under the supervision of the TRHP Residential Coordinator, the Support Worker (SW) is responsible for supporting the residents with their daily needs and ensuring the safety and security of the residence.

This includes performing various tasks related to assisting with ADLs/IADLs, activity monitoring, behaviour tracking, building maintenance, administrative tasks and cleaning.

University Degree/College Diploma in a Social Services program
OR working towards the completion of one.
Two (2) years of experience working with clients with complex needs, including mental health
Experience working in a residential setting.
Having attained the required skills and/or be willing to be trained in:
Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI/CPI)
First Aid/CPR (Level C)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Bilingual preferred (English/French)
Other languages will be considered an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills & client service skills.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, peers, program partners and industry contacts in a team environment.
Experience supporting individuals with concurrent disorders, physical, mental and cognitive challenges.
Understanding of best practices and philosophies in service provision to individuals with complex needs.
Basic cooking ability

You'll also be prepared to:

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
Demonstrate ability to assist individuals achieve their personal goals through person directed planning.
Demonstrate understanding of positive behaviour supports.
Demonstrate ability to selfmotivate and utilize downtime in an effective manner.

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

You are committed to providing the highest quality of care for your clients, though responsive, innovative, and evidence informed approaches.
Driven by curiosity, you adapt to achieve the best results for clients/communities you serve.
Celebrating the uniqueness and lived experience of every person is part of your nature, and this conviction creates a sense of belonging, safety, and better outcomes for all.
As a leader, you lead in a way that helps employees live their strengths and reach their potential.
Lead with compassion and care for others, and help JHS build a culture of listening, mutual support, and meaningful connections.
We sincerely thank all applicants who express interest in JHS and this position

- only those selected for an interview will be contacted._