Indigenous Inreach Worker

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada WISH Drop-In Centre Society Full time

**ABOUT WISH**

**JOB SUMMARY**

**Due to the nature of this role and the specific communities it serves, the successful applicant is required to be part of Indigenous communities.**

This role works directly with WISH participants on a one-on-one basis to support Indigenous women and gender-diverse folks in navigating both WISH programs and external systems such as housing, detox, and violence prevention.
- The In-reach Worker will be primarily working in Drop-In, Shelter, and Respite sites during a variety of hours to support a broad group of women.
- The overall responsibility will be to support Indigenous participants’ access to care beyond WISH’s basic-needs programs.
- Work in collaboration with two WISH In-reach workers to manage a fluid caseload of approximately 30+ Indigenous WISH participants.
- Provide, cultural, holistic, participant-centred support.
- Connect participants with outreach workers who visit WISH as well as other external resources and support systems such as mental health services, housing opportunities, violence prevention, and detox.
- Create plans, conduct referrals, make calls, and ensure follow-through and followups with participants for whatever their priority needs may be.
- Initiate new partnerships with service providers in the DTES to ensure wrap-around services for Indigenous participants.

**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**
- Alignment with the WISH mission, vision, and core values.
- 2+ years supporting Indigenous women and gender-diverse folks.
- 3+ years experience working in front line social service delivery.
- A minimum 2-year commitment is sought to provide participants with consistency and opportunity to build trust with the Indigenous In-reach Worker.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and history in BC and Canada.
- Flexibility required for schedule and hours. Must be prepared to aid participants at various hours (including occasional overnight hours).
- Excellent interpersonal skills (active listening and conflict resolution).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- An understanding of the inherent issues that WISH participants and residents of the Downtown Eastside face on a daily basis.

**ADDITIONAL ASSETS**
- Education or training in social service work, counseling, or related studies.
- Experience working in the Downtown Eastside or comparable community with a range of knowledge of supports for Indigenous women and genderdiverse folks.

**COMPENSATION & WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Non-unionized, full-time permanent position.
- Compensation starts at $55,400-$64,000/annual.
- Excellent health and welfare benefits plan with all premiums covered.
- 3 weeks of vacation after the first year.
- 12 health & wellness days paid every year
- 14 statutory holidays.
- Paid meal breaks.
- Welcoming, team-based office culture.
- Location close to transit.

**Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $54,400.00-$64,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have supporting Indigenous communities?
- How many years of experience do you have in frontline work?
- How many years of experience do you have providing 1:1 ongoing support?

Work Location: One location

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