Part-Time
Street Outreach Worker
Posted on Oct 08
The Governing Council ...
Ottawa, ON
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement
Type of Community or Social Service Services for the homeless
Work Location Information Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure
Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety
Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Target Audience
Adolescents; Elderly; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Females; Males
Work Setting Shelter for the homeless
Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Additional Skills Administrative and office activities
Specific Skills
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience
Languages English
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