Street Outreach Advocate — Housing First & Crisis Response

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Ottawa is seeking a Street Outreach Worker to provide essential services to homeless individuals, including mobile assessments, crisis intervention, and assistance with securing housing. This full-time role requires experience in social services, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage challenging situations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various community partners and maintain necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in direct client service with the homeless.
• Ability to de-escalate situations with intoxicated individuals.
• Experience in harm reduction and mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness checks and provide emergency transports.
• Connect with homeless individuals and engage them in services.
• Complete intake forms and assessments on behalf of clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Relevant post-secondary education in social services

Tools

NARCAN training

First Aid

Job description

A community service organization in Ottawa is seeking a Street Outreach Worker to provide essential services to homeless individuals, including mobile assessments, crisis intervention, and assistance with securing housing. This full-time role requires experience in social services, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage challenging situations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various community partners and maintain necessary documentation.