housing officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a dedicated professional for a community service role. The position involves assessing client needs, preparing reports, and providing crisis intervention. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience working with diverse populations. This role offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in community service.
• Certificates in ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, and CPR required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• Develop and implement community services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Judgement

Client focus

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Community agency
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program