Night Outreach Worker - Housing & Crisis Support

The Salvation Army; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Ottawa seeks Street Outreach Workers to engage with homeless individuals and ensure they receive basic needs while assisting them toward housing solutions. Responsibilities include mobile assessments, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners. Candidates should possess relevant education and skills in direct client service. Competitive pay of $25.07 per hour, with Monday to Friday night shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in direct client service with homeless populations.
• Experience or training in motivational interviewing and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Engage with homeless individuals to ensure their basic needs are met.
• Conduct wellness checks and provide emergency transport when needed.
• Assist clients in connecting with housing services.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Relevant post-secondary education in social services

Tools

Driving skills

Job description

A community service organization in Ottawa seeks Street Outreach Workers to engage with homeless individuals and ensure they receive basic needs while assisting them toward housing solutions. Responsibilities include mobile assessments, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners. Candidates should possess relevant education and skills in direct client service. Competitive pay of $25.07 per hour, with Monday to Friday night shifts.