Outreach Worker I

2 months ago


Grande Prairie, Canada City of Grande Prairie Full time

**The Region**

Home to endless skies and boundless opportunities, Grande Prairie is in the heart of the Peace Region in Northwestern Alberta. The largest urban centre north of Alberta’s capital, Grande Prairie is a thriving young city of over 69,000 with a median age of 34. Whether it's parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre, or families biking on one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness arises from the exciting opportunities that enabled population growth of over 73% between 2001 and 2021. More than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups contribute to the community which not only serves as a hub for the surrounding area but also as the heart of a thriving regional population of almost 300,000 people.

Attracting businesses, jobs, and people is enabled by a well-balanced blend of agricultural industry, strategic location, and diverse wealth of natural resources including oil, natural gas, coal, and lumber. This diversity provides a great opportunity for careers across a variety of industries. In addition, Alberta’s newest Polytechnic institution (Northwestern Polytechnic) serves as the capstone for an outstanding local educational system that facilitates personal and career growth across a full range of opportunities.

The community offers an intriguing mix of mid-size city community and big city amenities that is often referred to as “urban without urban grind”. There is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore across the city, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities. An exciting and engaged arts and culture community is also very active in venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre and supported by a multitude of cultural and neighbourhood associations.

With something for everyone, Grande Prairie is the perfect place to thrive

**The Opportunity**

Outreach Worker I

The Outreach Worker is on the front lines dealing with matters related to addiction, mental health, homelessness, public intoxication, and social disorder. The Outreach Worker will assist businesses and residents in their handling of community concerns related to the street-engaged population. This may include, but not limited to trespassing, loitering, disturbances, public intoxication, and needle debris.

**Responsibilities**

With a focus on client engagement, you will conduct field-based assessments to determine the client's vulnerability and risk factors. Following the assessment, you will attempt to provide immediate support for a client's basic needs and navigation through local service systems such as emergency shelters, health care, addiction treatment and housing. If necessary, the client will either be provided necessities or taken to a safe space or health facility to address the danger or health issue they are facing. You will perform other departmental duties as directed by the Mobile Outreach Director or their designate.

**You Bring**

Required Qualifications:

- High School Diploma
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Alberta Drivers License - Class 5
- Driver abstract
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Advanced conflict resolution skills
- Experience dealing with vulnerable population

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong interviewing and assessment skills
- Desirable training includes: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, De-escalation Training, Standard First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Naloxone Training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ICS 100, ICS 200, Verbal Judo

**Hours**

Casual hours to fill in for day shift, evening shift, and weekend shifts between the hours of 0630-2300 excluding statutory holidays.

**Compensation**

The rate of pay is in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement, Outreach Worker I, and will be $30.72 per hour.

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