Housing Outreach Worker

6 months ago

Victoria, Canada Burnside Gorge Community Association Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Housing Outreach Worker will work with homeless families or those facing homelessness to assist with finding or maintaining housing, ensuring the family’s well-being, and promoting family development.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Post-secondary degree in a related discipline (preferably CYC or BSW)
- Knowledge & understanding of the BC Residential Tenancy Act
- Thorough understanding of child protection & duty to report
- Outreach and crisis intervention experience
- Skills and ability to deal with a wide range of people who are deemed to be ‘at-risk’, specifically parents with children in their care
- Knowledge and understanding of issues impacting families
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability and skills in community development
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within systems like the BGCA Integrated Family Service Team, BC Housing, and other community partners
- Strong knowledge and understanding of local resources for families
- Good writing, file & budget management, and computer skills
- Ability to work with a database
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- First Aid certification

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work with families who are homeless, staying in motels or in transitional situations to obtain temporary or permanent housing
- With the family, collaboratively assess what supports are needed and assist them in accessing these supports, either directly or through existing community services
- Provide information that will allow families to make better-informed decisions for themselves and their children
- Recognize and assess crisis situations, then develop appropriate future planning with families
- Ability to respond appropriately to child protection concerns
- Ensure appropriate follow-up of services
- Ensure fair and equitable access to resources and supports to which the families are entitled
- Advocate for families where appropriate
- Assist families placed in shelter units to access suitable, long-term housing and community services that meet their needs.
- Keep an updated, comprehensive list of services available and liaise with agencies that offer such services
- Provide information about possible housing options in the community including market and non-profit housing
- Liaise with supportive landlords and motel owners/managers
- Liaise and maintain good communication with community partners and the community at large
- Attend and/or facilitate regular debriefing sessions with the program manager and co-worker
- Review client progress
- Make recommendations with regard to the development and maintenance of the program and participate in program evaluations
- Ability to effectively maintain client files, reports, and database information needed for follow-up and research purposes
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage and work within the bounds of budget
- Other duties as assigned

HOURS OF WORK & COMPENSATION

40 hours/week, primarily Monday through Friday. May be required to work until 6:30 pm once per week. $24.65/hr. BGCA offers extended health and dental benefits and an opportunity to opt into a matched RRSP after a successful three-month probation period. Paid sick leave. Vacation pay accrual starts at 4% (2 weeks) and increases with the length of employment.

REPORTS TO:
Integrated Family Services Team Leader

**TO APPLY **(Please submit a resume with cover letter to)

Burnside Gorge Community Association

Attn: Karen Bahrey

Mailing address: 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $24.65 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Encampment and Community Outreach Worker

    3 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Position Title**:Encampment and Community Outreach Worker** **Competition**:24-78 **Reports to**: Assistant Manager of Community Services **Union**:BCGEU **Compensation**: $27.39-$29.69/hour **Schedule**:8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly) **Posting Closing Date**:October 7, 2024 at 4pm **Organizational Focus** Pacifica Housing has...

  • Encampment and Community Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Position Title**:Encampment and Community Outreach Worker** **Competition**:24-78 **Reports to**: Assistant Manager of Community Services **Union**:BCGEU **Compensation**: $27.39-$29.69/hour **Schedule**:8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly) **Posting Closing Date**:November 11, 2024 at 4pm **Organizational Focus** Pacifica Housing has...

  • Encampment and Community Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    Position Title: Encampment and Community Outreach Worker Competition: 24-78Reports to: Assistant Manager of Community Services Union: BCGEUCompensation: $27.39-$29.69/hourSchedule: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly)Posting Closing Date: November 11, 2024 at 4pmOrganizational FocusPacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable...

  • Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada SOLID Outreach Society Full time

    **Overview** **Duties** - Conduct outreach activities to identify and engage potential participants in community programs. - Educate individuals and groups about available resources and services. - Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of outreach initiatives. - Manage projects related to community engagement and happiness, ensuring timely...

  • Outreach Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society Full time

    **OUTREACH WORKER** Are you a person who shares our commitment to serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples experiencing homelessness and housing precarity by providing culturally supportive care? The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker to join our team, who will focus on supporting the...

  • Homelessness Outreach Worker

    7 months ago

    Victoria, Canada BC Housing Full time

    POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Coordinated Access and Assessment Manager, the Homelessness Outreach Worker, connects with people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in community locations. He/She/They aides and assists individuals to navigate housing and related support system(s). The incumbent collaborates and partners with...

  • Community Housing Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Position Title**:Community Housing Support Worker** **Competition**:24-77 **Reports to**: Assistant Manager of Community Services **Union**:BCGEU **Compensation**: $27.39-$29.69/hour **Schedule**:8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly) **Posting Closing Date**:November 12. 2024, 2024 at 4pm **Organizational Focus**: Pacifica Housing has...

  • Community Housing Support Worker

    4 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Position Title**:Community Housing Support Worker** **Competition**:24-77 **Reports to**: Assistant Manager of Community Services **Union**:BCGEU **Compensation**: $27.39-$29.69/hour **Schedule**:8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly) **Posting Closing Date**:September 20, 2024 at 4pm **Organizational Focus**: Pacifica Housing has been...

  • Encampment and Community Outreach Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    Pacifica Housing is a leading organization in providing safe and affordable homes. We are seeking an Encampment and Community Outreach Specialist to join our Downtown Outreach Housing Resource Services (DOHRS) team.Job SummaryThe successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide outreach, assessment, placement, and...

  • Veteran Outreach Worker

    6 months ago

    Victoria, Canada John Howard Society of Victoria Full time

    **About the organization**: The John Howard Society of Victoria is a dynamic, innovative social service organization that strives to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. Our goal is to help individuals achieve greater independence by providing support with housing, life-skills, education, employment, and community-based...

  • Housing Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Title: Housing Support Worker** **Reports to**: Manager of Supportive Housing **Compensation**:$26.51-$28.80/hour + $2/hr night premium where applicable **Union**:BCGEU **Closing Date**: November 11, 2024 at 4pm **Available opportunities**: **Regular full-time lines - The Aurora** - #24-40 - 6:00pm - 5:00am, Thursday to Saturday and every other...

  • Housing Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Title: Housing Support Worker** **Reports to**: Manager of Supportive Housing **Compensation**:$26.51-$28.80/hour + $2/hr night premium where applicable **Union**:BCGEU **Closing Date**: January 7, 2024 at 4pm **Available opportunities**: **Regular full-time lines - The Aurora** - #24-114 - 6:00pm - 5:00am, Sunday to Tuesday and every other Wednesday...

  • Indigenous Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Position Title**:Indigenous Support Worker** **Competition**:24-79 **Reports to**: Assistant Manager of Community Services **Union**:BCGEU **Compensation**: $27.39-$29.69/hour **Schedule**:8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly) **Posting Closing Date**:November 12, 2024 at 4pm **Organizational Focus** Pacifica Housing has been providing...

  • Indigenous Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time

    **Position Title**:Indigenous Support Worker** **Competition**:24-79 **Reports to**: Assistant Manager of Community Services **Union**:BCGEU **Compensation**: $27.39-$29.69/hour **Schedule**:8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly) **Posting Closing Date**:October 18, 2024 at 4pm **Organizational Focus** Pacifica Housing has been providing...

  • Pregnancy/postpartum Outreach Worker

    6 months ago

    Victoria, Canada BGC South Vancouver Island Full time

    _For full job posting, visit the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org _ **Job Details** **Wage**: $22/hr - $24/hr **Work Hours**: 40hrs/week **Scheduled Shifts**: 8 hour shift occurring between 8:00am - 6pm, Monday to Friday **Term**: Ongoing, Permanent **Expected Start Date**: As soon as possible **Location**: Various locations across South...

  • Homelessness Prevention Outreach Worker

    3 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Beacon Community Services Full time

    **Benefits Include** - Making a difference in people's lives every day - Comprehensive extended Health and Dental - Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions - Option of condensed work week of 4 days per week - Generous paid vacation **Days/Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm (37.5 Hours per week) **Union**: BCGEU Stand...

  • Youth Outreach Worker

    3 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Victoria Youth Empowerment Society Full time

    **Job Title**:Youth Outreach Worker **Program**:Youth Services Outreach Team **Reports To**: Youth Services Manager **Hours Per Week**: 37.5 **Wage**: 27.00 per hour **Potential Start Date**: October 2024 **Position Summary**: The Youth Empowerment Society is a non-profit community service agency offering support and services to youth and their...

  • Homelessness Prevention Outreach Worker

    7 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Beacon Community Services Full time

    **Position Title**: Homelessness Prevention** **Outreach Worker **Department**: Homelessness Prevention & Shelter Services **Days/Hours of Work**:Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week **Union**:BCGEU Stand Alone Collective Agreement **ABOUT BEACON**: When you join Beacon Community Services, you come to a place where you’re valued,...

  • Casual Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Victoria, Canada Threshold Housing Society Full time

    **Position title**:Casual Support Worker **Job type**: casual, on-call **Reporting to**:Manager of the Respective Program **About us**: We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Victoria, Canada Threshold Housing Society Full time

    **Position title**:Casual Support Worker **Job type**: casual, on-call **Reporting to**:Manager of the Respective Program **About us**: We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe...