Cpo 18r

Posting Title- CPO 18R - Community Integration Special- Position Classification- Community Program Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually- Close Date- 5/21/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction- Ministry Branch / Division- SDD- Job Summary**Connect people in B.C. with supports to achieve better social outcomes**

The Service Delivery Division provides income and disability assistance services online, by phone, or face to face in our communities. We strive to ensure our services are reliable, responsive, inclusive, and accessible to all British Columbians who need our support.

Community Integration Specialists are important links in their communities. They create trust-based relationships to help people navigate systems and access support services. Acting as a connection to community-based supports and services, they communicate available Ministry services and programs to help people meet their needs.

As a Community Integration Specialist, you will work with people who may have mental health and substance use challenges and are at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness. You’ll work with government and community-based non-profit agencies. You’ll continuously build relationships and increase awareness of your role in the community. In delivering service through outreach programs, you’ll consider each person’s unique needs and cultural wellness when making decisions, advocating and liaising on their behalf.

The Community Integration Services Branch delivers programs and services across the province. Community Integration Specialists work in the community 80-85% of their scheduled work week using in-reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services. This includes providing income assistance and helping navigate multiple services and systems for individuals who may be experiencing homelessness, and be suffering from trauma, mental health and addiction issues. As part of a cohesive team, you’ll be supported with comprehensive training, and a coach /mentor relationship

Watch this video to hear from current Community Integration Specialists about the work they do.

**Job Requirements**
- Secondary School graduation and 3 years related experience; **OR**:

- Evergreen Certificate (School Completion Certificate and 4 years related experience; **OR**:

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Related experience must include at least two (2) of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:

- Working with people who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness,
- Working with people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges
- Working with people with disabilities

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

- Experience working in community organizations and/or with multiple service providers.
- Experience using a trauma-informed approach to client service.
- Direct or indirect lived experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges. Due to the nature of this role, preference may be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Métis), LGBTQ2S+, a person with a disability, and/or a visible minority, with the required combination of education and experienceWillingness Statements:

- Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and in areas where individuals who are experiencing homelessness gather.
- Will be required to have a valid BC driver’s license within thirteen (13) months of starting the position.
- Travel may be required.
- Practice reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all safety rules and practices to ensure personal safety as well as safety to colleagues, individuals, and others.

**About this Position**:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Victoria and will be utilized exclusively by the Community Integration Services Branch.
Successful applicants will be required to physically work in Victoria and will not be eligible to be placed elsewhere in the province by virtue of this competition.
The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewardin