Job Description

Crisis Centre North Bay

Housing and Homelessness Programs

Resource Person: Full Time CONTRACT (6 positions)

Full Time Contract (6 months with potential extension up to 12 months)

Overview:

Crisis Centre North Bay is looking for energetic, independent professionals with strong leadership qualities to work in our Housing and Homelessness Programs in full-time . The Housing and Homelessness Programs provide accommodation as well as referrals and wrap around services from community partners to promote housing stability and wellness for individuals and families who are experiencing short term or chronic homelessness and/ or fleeing a domestic violence situation. These programs consist of all shelter services of Crisis Centre North Bay which includes the Four Elms Residence, the Northern Pines Low Barrier Shelter and the Northern Pines Transitional Housing Units. Following the successful hiring process an assessment will be completed and dependent on the skills, abilities and attributes of those hired and the needs of the programs, the positions may start at any of the programs noted above. When applying, please understand that if you are a successful candidate, you are being hired to potentially work as a full time Resource Person for all of the programs listed above. You may only ever work at one however; the position is transferable with appropriate notice to the employee.

Hours of Operation:

The Housing and Homelessness Programs operate 24 hours per day 7 days a week. As a Resource Person, you will be required to work 40 hours per week on a rotational shift schedule that includes days, evenings and overnight shifts.

Qualifications:

College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant social service field

1 year of residential experience preferred; working with persons who may be living with mental health and addictions challenges who are experiencing homelessness or in a domestic violence shelter.

Exemplary emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills; both verbal and in written format

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which can be physically demanding

Knowledge of community resources related to housing, mental health and addictions and financial resources and supports

Excellent judgement, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability

Ability to establish, support and motivate goal setting

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to form and maintain strong professional relationships

Crisis prevention and intervention experience and skills considered an asset

Suicide intervention training considered an asset

Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset

Satisfactory criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Screening

Address cover letter and an updated resume to:

Sue Rinneard, Executive Director

Crisis Centre North Bay

P.O. Box 1407

North Bay, Ontario

P1B 8K6

Send application by:

EMAIL: hr@ccnorthbay.ca

Thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please advise of any accommodation requirements prior to an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $28.29 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 44 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Work Location: In person