Homeless Outreach Worker

**Work Hours**:15 hours/week, Wednesday-Friday

**Nature of position**:Permanent, Part-time

**Closing Date**: Open until filled

**Start date**:As soon as possible

**Location**:Based in Pemberton. Travel to Whistler and Squamish is required.

**ABOUT SSCS**:
Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area - from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development, childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS served 6500 individuals and families in our region.

**The Homeless Outreach Worker is responsible for**:

- Connecting clients with stable accommodation.
- Connecting clients with income assistance where appropriate.
- Referring clients to community-based support services.
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the program. Ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.

**Qualifications**:
1. Diploma in a related human/social service-related field.

2. Two (2) years recent related experience.

3. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

4. Valid First Aid Certificate.

5. Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

**Job Skills and Abilities**:
1. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

2. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with a variety of staff, professionals, and other members of the community.

3. Knowledge of mental health and addictions issues.

4. Ability to engage in out of office community outreach.

5. Training in non-violent crisis intervention an asset.

6. Basic computer skills.

**Requirements**:
1. Criminal record review

2. Signed confidentiality form

3. Approved reference check

4. Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required

**Benefits and Perks**:
**Vacation & Leave**:Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. This equals 15 days of holidays (3 weeks/year). After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

**Other Perks**:Casual dress, flexible hours, paid sick days, and more.

As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the starting wage is $28.32 per hour.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: $28.32 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pemberton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- If you are planning to relocate to Pemberton, have you secured stable housing? When are you moving here? Please be advised that SSCS does not offer sponsorship or relocation assistance to job seekers.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- social service: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle? (required)
- proof of full vaccination against Covid-19? (required) (required)

Work Location: In person