Homeless Outreach Worker

5 months ago


Penticton, Canada South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society Full time

Full-time Position - in our Homeless Prevention Program

(35 hours/week)

Worker will be available to provide outreach services to adults that are homeless or at risk of being homeless within the Penticton area, Monday - Friday.

**Job requires the following**:

- Outreach services to engage people who are experiencing Homelessness or At Risk of Homelessness;
- Assessing Client’s needs;
- Assisting with personal goals;
- Connecting individuals and families with Housing and appropriate services;
- A team approach to Outreach Services;
- Participate in client referral and follow-up;
- Transportation for clients as needed to access services;
- Advocate and/or mediate on behalf of clients;
- Support clients meeting basic needs; and
- Proof of first 2 COVID vaccinations is required

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant post-secondary education; BSW or other related discipline
- Minimum 2 years current experience working with multiple barrier clients
- Previous Case Management experience an asset
- First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention; Trauma Informed training
- Valid class 5 Driver’s License; with own reliable vehicle, as driving is a job requirement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have experience working in team environment
- Ability to work with high risk clientele;
- Knowledge of the Aboriginal Culture; and First Nation
- Clean criminal record

**Benefits - after 3 month probation**:

- Prescription Costs
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Professional Services: Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Naturopath etc.

**Further there will be**:

- On the Job Mentoring & Training
- Ongoing Career Opportunities
- Reimbursement of Employment Mileage

**Salary**: $26 - $27 per hour, depending on experience

Please submit your resume and cover letter:
Brain Injury Society

Attention: Linda Sankey, Executive Director

fax: 250-490-3912

by hand: #2-996 Main Street, Penticton

Posted until positions are filled

Work remotely
- No

**Salary**: $26.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person



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