Casual Mental Health Outreach Worker
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Support community adjustment through mental health outreach and addiction support as a Casual Outreach Worker with Connective. Flexible scheduling is required.
This casual position supports individuals referred by funders who face mental health and substance abuse challenges. You will connect clients with community supports and resources while addressing daily living, legal, mental, and physical health needs. The work includes assessment, intervention planning, and crisis response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive referrals from funders and assess client needs
- Develop measurable intervention and support plans collaboratively
- Address housing, nutrition, hygiene, employment, and education needs
- Coordinate services with professionals, families, and organizations
- Maintain case notes and complete monthly progress reports
Requirements:
- Social Services diploma or certificate with one year related experience
- Counselling experience and crisis response ability
- Experience supporting substance abuse and psychiatric challenges
- BC Class 5 driver’s license and insured transportation
- Emergency First Aid and successful Criminal Records Check
Bring assessment, counselling, harm reduction, and crisis response skills to Connective’s community outreach services for clients.