Homelessness Outreach Worker

2 weeks ago

Kelowna, Canada CMHA Kelowna Full time

**HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH WORKER - Term F/T with the possibility of extension.**
- “CMHA Kelowna is an innovative non-profit organization that makes a significant impact in the community with an excellent workplace culture that you will be proud to be part of.”_

CMHA Kelowna has received term funding to expand Outreach Services to those experiencing homelessness in our community until March 2024, with the possibility of extension, based on funding. Monday-Friday. 8:30am-3:30pm.

**WHAT DOES A HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH WORKER DO?**

A brief description of the work includes:
**Increased Outreach to Those Sheltering Outdoors**
- To identify and engage those that are not camping at Recreation avenue, and unlikely to access other mainstream services
- To assess the needs of these individuals, including those vulnerable to COVID with Early Detection and Screening methods
- To ensure encampments not accessing Recreation Ave have access to extra survival and hygiene supplies, as well as increased attention to hand cleanliness
- To ensure the food needs are being met to those who are sheltering outdoors and not accessing Recreation Ave.

**Increased Presence at Motel Sites**
- To engage with and support those who have been moved in motel through phone check ins, door knocks and referrals to appropriate resources
- To assess the needs of these individuals, including those vulnerable to COVID with Early Detection and Screening methods
- To support and liaise with the motel operators, attend to situations that need de-escalation/attention

**YOUR STRENGTHS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Post-secondary education in social services or related field;
- Minimum 2 years work experience in addictions and mental health is preferred;
- Experience working directly at street-level with individuals experiencing homelessness is preferred;
- Listens with sensitivity to other people’s feelings, needs, and point of view; demonstrates tact and courtesy in expressing options or ideas, and recognizing opportunities to enhance community relations.
- Completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing good organizational skills. Has the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and effectively.
- Thorough understanding of harm reduction theory and demonstrated ability to implement harm reduction strategies;
- Thorough understanding of Intentional Outreach, Housing First, and Rapid Re-Housing principles;
- Displays appropriate, professional, healthy boundaries and exercises mature judgment and understanding of safety concerns;
- Adapts well to changing priorities and challenging individuals;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Position Screening.

**WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA ?**

**CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU**
- A competitive wage of $23.27/hr - $26.64/hr
- 6% Vacation pay
- 12 personal health days per year
- A work life balance that actually works with you
- A culture that embodies ‘walk the talk’ form our Leadership Team
- As a non-profit, we definitely empower our teams, be a part of something bigger and learning and growing in an organization that fosters transparency and trust.

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $23.27-$26.64 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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