Community Developer

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM | Expires Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3 : 59 AM

Position : Community Developer

Position Type :

Full Time Unionized position (35 Hours / Week : Monday to Friday).

Language : Reports to :

Program Manager

Location :

The position will be located at one or more of Salus’ Community Development Resource Centres.

Job Summary :

The Community Developer is responsible for providing onsite support and group programming for Salus tenants who live with severe and persistent mental illness. The goal of onsite Community Development support is to assist tenants in maintaining successful tenancies. Community Developers work in collaboration with Salus’ Housing Coordinator, external mental health support workers, and a variety of community partners. The Community Developer works as part of a team providing support and programming to Salus-owned buildings as well as some buildings belonging to Ottawa Community Housing and the Multifaith Housing Initiative. Community Developers’ assignment to buildings may be changed to meet operational requirements.

Areas of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Recovery-based group facilitation and design.
• Mediation and conflict resolution.
• Provision of individualized support to tenants.
• Foster existing and new community partnerships.
• Active participation in intervention plans and tenants’ circles of care.
• Collaboration with Salus’ Housing department to support tenancies.
• Advocate for clients’ individual needs and required services.

Qualifications :

Suitability Profile :

Pre-Hiring Requirement

Why Work at Ottawa Salus?

Salus has a proven record of accomplishment of supporting clients and tenants with serious and persistent mental illness in the Ottawa area. The value of the work we provide to our clients and tenants is changing lives. The pride felt by our staff makes working here a fulfilling experience.

We offer all these and many more including :

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ottawa Salus is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. Candidates requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise in advance.

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