Full-Time

Help Centre Supervisor Social Services

Posted on Oct 08

Distress Centre Of Ottawa And Region

Ottawa, ON

Workplace information Remote work available

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Ability to multitask; Outgoing

Type of Community or Social Service

Education or training; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Volunteer coordination; Bereavement issues

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Staff accommodation available; Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting

Suicide prevention centre; Social service or charity agency

Additional Skills Administrative and office activities

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages Bilingual

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