Posting Title- CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist- Position Classification- Community Program Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62, $70,557.

73 annually- Close Date- 3/3/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery Division/Community Integration Services Branch- Job Summary
Connect people in Vancouver with supports to achieve better social outcomes
This hiring process will be conducted in partnership with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.

For more information about Aboriginal Friendship Centres in BC, we encourage you to visit BCAAFC - Working together for a brighter future.

The Service Delivery Division provides income and disability assistance services online, by phone, or face-to-face in our communities. We strive to deliver reliable, responsive, inclusive, and accessible services to individuals and families in British Columbia.

Community Integration Specialists are important links in their communities. They create trust-based relationships to help people navigate systems and access support services.

Acting as a connection to community-based supports and services, they communicate available Ministry services and programs to help people meet their needs.

As a Community Integration Specialist, you will work with people who may have mental health and substance use challenges and are at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness.

You'll work with government and community-based non-profit agencies. You'll continuously build relationships and increase awareness of your role in the community.

In delivering service through outreach programs, you'll consider each person's unique needs and cultural wellness when making decisions, advocating and liaising on their behalf.

Watch this video to hear from current Community Integration Specialists about the work they do.

In your role, you'll be connected to the Friendship Centre and working in the community most of the time (up to 85% of your scheduled work week).

As part of a cohesive team, you'll be supported with comprehensive training, and a coach /mentor relationship.

Job Requirements:

Due to the nature of this position and in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, only people of Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) will be considered.

• Secondary School graduation and three (3) years of *related experience; OR
• Evergreen Certificate (School Completion Certificate) and four (4) years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Related experience must include at least two (2) of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:
• Working with Indigenous people who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness
• Working with Indigenous people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Working with people with disabilities Experience delivering services to/supporting Indigenous peoplePreference may be given to applicants who have one (1) or more of the following:
• Experience working in community organizations, BC Friendship Centres, and/or with multiple service providers
• Direct or indirect lived experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
• Experience using a traumainformed approach to client service.

Proviso/Willingness Statements:

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service. If a previous record exists, this does not automatically exclude the applicant and the hiring manager will follow up for further conversation.
• Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and areas where individuals who are experiencing homelessness gather.
• Will be required to have a valid BC driver's license within thirteen (13) months of starting the position.
• Travel may be required.
• Will practice reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all safety rules and practices to ensure personal safety as well as safety to colleagues, individuals, and others.

About this Position:

This position has full time on-site requirements in Vancouver.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities in Vancouver.

The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens.

Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative,

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