POLICE VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Only female applicants will be considered due to a bona fide occupational requirement of this position and program
• Post-secondary education in social services or related field (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript)
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience working in addiction and mental health field (2 years) and supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness
• Training and experience using Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) and the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS)
• Experience working in community outreach
• First Aid / CPR
• Knowledge of community resources
• Crisis intervention and prevention training
• Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Please refer the Job description for details