street outreach worker

1 week ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time
  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: Experience an assetWork site environment
  • Child welfare
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
  • Crime prevention
  • Services for the homelessWork setting
  • Urban area
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Shelter for the homeless
  • Community centreTasks
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Conduct social research
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Establish registry of special needs support workers
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Food safety/handling skillsSupervision
  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people
  • 5-10 people
  • 11-15 people
  • 16-20 people
  • More than 20 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPRTarget audience
  • Aboriginal groups
  • Adolescents
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Street population
  • Young offenders
  • Young adultsArea of specialization
  • Community servicesSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licenceWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demandingWeight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team playerScreening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Support for Indigenous people
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

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