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Ft - Outreach Worker (Reaching Homes)
3 months ago
ROLE PURPOSE
This position will provide intensive supports and services to individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.
STATUS
- This is a temporary position for three months or until the return of incumbent.
- This is a unionized position and is open to all genders.
HOURS
- Monday to Friday:
- Individuals must be able to work flexible hours to meet client needs
REPORTING AND WORKING REALTIONSHIPS
- Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
- Participates as a member of the Connective Services Team to ensure quality and continuity of services to clients
- Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required
- Liaises with the staff of Connective as necessary
KEY ACCOUTABLITIES
- Assists individuals with locating and securing safe and affordable housing
- Provides individuals with the support to maintain housing through landlordtenant mediation
- Works in collaboration with the client to formulate a comprehensive service plan that is reviewed and modified with client on a regular basis
- Provides outreach, case management, counseling, advocacy, and other needed services to clients in any environment including: the streets, shelters, hospitals, institutions, apartments, and office
- Provides individually tailored services to each client—i.e. housing placement, independent living skills, vocational guidance, appointment escorts, information and access to integrated substance use treatment and counselling including, family, relationship, parenting
- Maintains written and computerized records, compiles reports and completes other program documentation (including case notes, statistics, letters, available file information, etc.) in accordance with the policy and procedures manuals of the society and in accordance with funder requirements
- Supports and provides services for all clients who have histories of homelessness and lived experiences of facing multiple barriers such as substance abuse, mental health, involvement in the criminal justice system, and trauma
- Initiates, coordinates and monitors referrals to community services, and advocates client participation in them
- Creates, builds, and fosters partnerships with housing providers and landlords
- Educates, informs and advocates for clients regarding benefits and entitlements (social assistance, rental subsidies, employment supports, low income services i.e. food bank and food stamp
- Participates in staff meetings and meetings with project community partners as instructed by the Program Manager
- Other duties as subsequently negotiated
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Functions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the care team
- Adheres to Connective policies and procedures
- Is available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends, as determined by program/client needs and schedules
- Is a member of CUPE Local
- Receives benefits and works within the working conditions as outlined in the collective agreement and personnel manual
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- A diploma and/or a degree in the social or behavioural sciences
- Combination of work experience in the social services sector particularly, working with federal or provincial clients in a correctional environment or on a supervised release; acquired knowledge of the continuum of housing and barriers to accessing safe and affordable rental markets; and serving socially marginalized or disadvantaged populations with complex and multifaceted needs
- Patience, creativity, flexibility, and compassion
- Demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
- Sensitivity to the unique needs of those of Aboriginal ancestry and ethnocultural groups, and persons with disabilities
- Ability to deal with potential violence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
- Class 5 driver's license
- Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients
- Proof of COVID19 vaccination
COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting will be $27.53 per hour. The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $31.61 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Committed Living Wage Employer
- 2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
- 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
- Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
- Career and personal development, with the abi
