Social Support Worker (Full-Time)

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Job summary

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, through Belong Ottawa, seeks a Social Support Worker in Ottawa to support participants at Centre drop-in sites. You will help meet basic needs and support daily programming while coordinating with Program staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include planning activities, providing information and referrals, and ensuring safety. Benefits include extended health, dental, pension, and a strong commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the social sciences, social work or equivalent experience.
• Experience with high-risk populations, homelessness, mental health or addiction challenges is valued.
• Bilingualism in English and French is preferred; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment at the Centre.
• Plan and supervise recreational activities and programs.
• Engage participants to participate in daily tasks and activities.
• Provide information, advocacy and referrals to services.
• Support volunteers and mentor students as directed by supervisors.
• Refer participants to community resources and other agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Harm reduction

Bilingual English/French

Education

Post-secondary education in social sciences or social work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Are You Ready to Make a Difference? Join our team at Belong Ottawa. Our teams are the heart of our mission, working alongside participants to meet their basic needs, achieve personal goals, and build a stronger community. Whether it’s preparing food, organizing activities, lending a listening ear, or hitting the streets for outreach, you’ll be making an impact every single day.

What’s in it for you?

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your voice matters.
• Competitive benefits, an outstanding pension plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and four weeks of vacation—all based on the term of employment.
• The chance to work with a diverse and passionate team committed to making Ottawa a better place for all.
• Opportunities to bring your skills and experiences to the table while learning and growing in a supportive space.

What sets you apart?

Our team celebrates diversity, and we’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure everyone has an equitable opportunity to shine. We actively encourage women, Indigenous people, and individuals with disabilities to apply!

Mission Statement

Belong Ottawa, a Community Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, offers support to homeless and vulnerably housed people to ensure health and well-being, nourishment, and social connection. Our programs promote equity and address barriers such as housing, food and income insecurity. Everyone who comes to our agencies will be given the opportunity to have their individual needs addressed through a variety of services unique to each program and space. Our mission is to provide safe spaces that connect people and create a community in which we foster dignity, wellness, and hope for all.

Job Summary

The Social Support Worker reports to the Program Manager and is the front-line support to the participants of Belong Ottawa. They are involved in all aspects of the daily operations and will participate in organizing social and other programming.

The Social Support Worker assists participants as required to meet their basic needs and work toward their goals. Programs are evaluated, and refined, on an ongoing basis in order to meet the needs of the participants.

The Social Support Worker is also involved in monitoring program goals and reporting on the outcomes of services as required by the Program Manager. Each of the day programs offer programs and services unique to their community needs.

The daily routine work requires minimal to moderate physical exertion. However, there may be instances that may arise that will require moderate to high physical exertion.

Social Support Workers may be called upon for outreach services in the local community. Belong Ottawa provides street outreach, enabling us to reach a larger demographic, including assisting individuals living with disabilities. Street outreach includes, but is not limited to, providing social support, personal hygiene supplies, referring individuals to our programs, networking with other agencies and making referrals to other community resources. Street outreach requires long periods of mobility within each community sector. The needs of each community are unique and as such we will support our communities to the best of our ability based on what each agency is able to offer.

Values

We work hard to live and be known for our values. All those who are part of Anglican Diocese expect to experience:

• Respect– We treat those we serve and one another with dignity, consideration and respect.
• Acceptance– We accept all those in need and appreciate the wisdom and diversity they bring.
• Openness– We aspire to offer an open, inclusive and empowering community experience for those who come to our door, where each person feels accepted, safe, and respected and all are received, without exception, in a non-judgmental spirit.
• Inclusivity– We welcome all and strive to ensure that everyone develops a sense of belonging, knowing that they are valued.
• Collaboration – We are committed to working collaboratively, welcoming new relationships and partnerships that increase our reach and our impact, respecting other’s diverse expertise and experience.
• Empathy– We seek to act out of a deep understanding and appreciation of our participants’ experience and daily realities.
• Reciprocity– We honour and value the ability of each other to contribute to St Luke’s Table, The Well and Centre 454 in varying ways.
• Passion for social justice– We stand in solidarity with those we serve, advocating their rights and seeking social justice and equality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that a safe and supportive environment is maintained at the Centre.
• Assist in the planning and supervision of recreational activities.
• Encourage participants to be engaged in activities and daily tasks related to the program.
• Provide information, assistance, and advocacy to participants in accordance with the policies and procedures of each social service drop-in centre.
• Provide support for volunteers at each drop-in centre.
• Advise and mentor academic students, as directed by the Sr. Social Support Workers and Program Manager.
• Make referrals to other agencies and community resources as required.
• Ensure that each Centre is secured upon closing each day.
• Ensure that emergency and critical participant incident management plans are affected appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with the other staff on site, including the Program Administrator, other Program Support Workers, the Food Services staff, ODSP Application Assistants, Social Support workers.
• Support the Program Manager in the administration and operational responsibilities of the organization as required.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the social sciences, social work or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience and passion for working with high-risk populations and people who use drugs considered assets
• Experience supporting people living with homelessness, mental health and addiction challenges
• Experience in overdose response is an asset
• Knowledge and ability to screen and assess for risk of overdose & withdrawal
• A client-centered and non-judgmental approach.
• A demonstrated flexible approach with the ability to problem solve.
• Understanding issues related to poverty, homelessness, addictions, mental illness and a strong motivation to support people to achieve their potential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment.
• Experience working with people from marginalized communities and diverse populations.
• Experience working with people who have experienced homelessness.
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and social services in Ottawa.
• Harm reduction training such as Naloxone and safe needle handling/disposal.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Bilingualism, English/French, is preferred and additional languages would be an asset.
• Moderate computer skills (ie: basic use of MS office).
• Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check is required

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Pay: $24.97
• Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:45AM-8:00PM, Saturday & Sunday: 7:45AM-3:15PM
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan

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