Social Support Worker

Cornwall - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Social Support Worker (fixed-term part-time)About us:Centre 105 a community ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa located in Trinity Anglican Church Cornwall provides essential services to our community including a hearty breakfast ongoing coffee service social and recreational activities and referrals to other service partners and agencies. We are open four mornings a week: Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Position Summary:The Social Support Worker will report directly to the Executive Director of Centre 105. This role involves front-line support to our participants assisting with daily operations and helping organize social and other programming. The Social Support Worker ensures the well-being of participants provides advocacy and referrals and supports the mission and values of our community Responsibilities:Participant Interaction: Engage with vulnerable individuals accessing Centre 105 for meals and social Presence: Be present during open hours to interact with participants assess their needs and provide Service Assistance: Assist with breakfast service including meal preparation distribution and Development: Help develop and implement social activities and programs that meet the needs and interests of Services: Provide information and referrals to other service agencies and partners in Monitoring: Oversee the use of the washroom and adjacent hallways to ensure safety and and Atmosphere: Work with other staff to maintain a safe welcoming and non-discriminatory environment. Respond quickly and appropriately to any safety Adherence: Follow Diocesan policies on sexual misconduct workplace harassment and discrimination while respecting professional boundaries and Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to support the overall mission of Centre :Post-secondary education in social sciences social work or equivalent experience and working with high-risk populations including those experiencing homelessness mental health and addiction in overdose response and knowledge of harm reduction practices is an asset.A client-centered and non-judgmental interpersonal and communication to maintain professionalism in stressful working with diverse populations and marginalized in Safe Food Handling First Aid CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is preferred.A current and valid vulnerable sector police check is Details:Working Hours: 28 hours per week Tuesday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30pmPay rate: $23/hourSubmitting your application:Dont just apply for a job apply for a cause! Click on Apply for This Job. Expected start date is October 14 depending on candidate availability. Well be reviewing applications as they come in so dont delay!While all applications will be gratefully received only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa reserves the right to contact individuals and to arrange for interviews at any organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics age veteran status or disability. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise during the search process if you require accommodation by contacting us at may be used to filter and screen posting is for an existing opening.