Unsheltered Support Worker

Regional Municipality of Waterloo

Waterloo, ON, CA
Base: $49.96 - $56.64 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Client-centred crisis intervention
Harm reduction and trauma-informed care
Community-based support services
The Region of Waterloo is a diverse community committed to fostering opportunities and meaningful reconciliation while prioritizing equitable services and climate-aligned growth

Job Summary

  • The Region of Waterloo is a diverse community committed to fostering opportunities and meaningful reconciliation while prioritizing equitable services and climate-aligned growth.
  • The role involves providing trauma-informed, harm reduction focused support to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness to ensure their basic needs are met and to connect them with appropriate community resources.
  • The position requires collaboration with community agencies, crisis intervention, advocacy, and maintaining detailed client records to support client progress and wellbeing.

Matching Summary

The Region of Waterloo is a diverse community committed to fostering opportunities and meaningful reconciliation while prioritizing equitable services and climate-aligned growth.

Salary

Base: $49.96 - $56.64 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • client-centred crisis intervention
  • harm reduction and trauma-informed care
  • community-based support services
  • mental health and addiction assessment
  • advocacy and housing support
  • crisis stabilization and counseling
  • electronic client management system

Nice-to-have

  • peer support and team collaboration
  • knowledge of criminal justice system
  • effective communication with diverse populations
  • computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • ability to work independently and in teams
  • valid G driver’s license
  • participation in on-call rotation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience in mental health crisis support
  • 2-year related post-secondary diploma
  • Active non-expired mental health and addictions certification
  • Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certification
  • Valid G driver’s license or G2 with 3 years driving experience
  • Vulnerable sector police records check

Work Rights

Not specified

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