Encampment Outreach Specialist

4 days ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Pacifica Housing Full time
Job Title: Encampment and Community Outreach Worker

Job Summary:

Pacifica Housing is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Encampment and Community Outreach Worker to join our team. As a key member of our Downtown Outreach Housing Resource Services (DOHRS) team, you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary group to provide outreach, assessment, placement, and advocacy services to identified homeless individuals residing in encampments in and around the municipality of Greater Victoria.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a range of support services to clients with multiple barriers to housing, including comprehensive assessments, guidance, crisis intervention, and referral services to other community agencies.
  • Develop and maintain on-going working relationships with community members, landlords, and property owners/managers to facilitate housing retention and resolve disputes.
  • Manage program-specific private market subsidies and collaborate with Pacifica Housing's property management services to facilitate housing placements.
  • Perform administrative duties, attend professional development functions, and participate in program and policy assessments.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Social Work or Psychology, or Counselling, Mental Health, or Addictions Worker qualifications or other related social services field from college or university.
  • Conflict resolution/crisis prevention training and experience required.
  • Minimum one (1) year recent related experience.

Benefits:

  • A mission-driven and meaningful working environment.
  • Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer.
  • Excellent benefits package for regular employees, including extended health and dental, life insurance, and more.
  • Competitive BCGEU Pension Plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Wellness time.
  • Career development and internal advancement opportunities.
  • Organization and individual training opportunities.
  • Robust team building and staff social events.
  • Dog-friendly offices.

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