Job Description

Description du poste: Travailleur(se) de milieu auprès des aînés vulnérables (Secteur Aylmer de la Ville de Gatineau)

The Outreach Initiative for Vulnerable Seniors (Initiatives de travail de milieu auprès des aînés vulnérables (ITMAV)) is a project that aims to accompany isolated or vulnerable seniors and to inform them of services that are available to them.

Working under the Executive Director, the Outreach Worker will oversee all aspects of the ITMAV project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Visit various locations frequented by seniors in order to identify and accompany vulnerable persons aged 55 and over;
• Visit seniors in their home;
• Develop a bond of trust with the seniors and refer them to existing resources;
• Develop partnerships with various organizations in the area;
• Maintain up to date information as to resources in the area;
• Develop and put into place strategies and a communication plan in order to promote the initiative within the targeted clientele, the organizations in the area and the general public;
• Ensure follow-up and evaluation of the project; fulfill all related tasks.

Skills Requirement

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. All other pertinent training and experience will be considered;
• Possess excellent abilities in written and oral communications, in French and in English;
• Be autonomous and demonstrate initiative;
• Possess the abilities necessary to connect with seniors;
• Be able to communicate and cooperate well;
• Excellent interaction skills, empathy, and the ability to manage crisis situations;
• Understand the problems that seniors face;
• Have a good knowledge of the health and social services network and the community;
• Have a good mastery of Word, Excel, and the Internet.

Work Conditions

• The incumbent will cover the Aylmer sector of the City of Gatineau;
• The incumbent will need to attend some meetings that will be held outside normal work hours, either during the evening or on weekends, as needed;
• The incumbent, at times, will need to attend local and regional meetings;
• The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle;
• The incumbent must submit a satisfactory criminal record check prior to hiring;
• The incumbent will prepare and submit all reports required by Connexions Resource Centre.