Homeless Outreach Worker

Hope and Area Transition Society Homeless Outreach Worker

**Parental Leave Position (Maximum 62 weeks)**

**Who We Are**:
**Hope and Area Transition Society** was established in 1994. At that time, the intent of the Agency was to offer a haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Our Transition House opened in a permanent location in 1995 and was officially named the Jean Scott Transition House. Jean Scott was a trailblazer for women’s equality and was instrumental in the creation of our Transition House. The Transition House is the cornerstone of the agency.

Over the years, we have grown into 4 broad streams of services:
Domestic Violence, Substance Use, Youth and Family, Homelessness

Our **Vision Statement** says it all:
Hope and Area Transition Society envisions a community that is free from trauma and systemic societal challenges, a community that has vibrant individuals and families who are resilient and have a sense of belonging, acceptance and connectedness to self, family, the community and society.

As a result of the growth and development of the agency, Hope and Area Transition Society is the largest non-profit in the Fraser-East.

**The Job**:
**Job Requirements**:

- Role models life and social skills to unsheltered clients
- Completes intake forms, assists clients self-identify needs and assists in developing task lists to meet client stated goals
- Builds credible rapport with clients so as to formalize housing needs against housing options and advocates for the client throughout this process
- Engages with community resource providers and landlords with the client, that results in beneficial outcomes for the client, ideally leading to housing
- Maintains and compiles statistics and detailed case notes as required by BC Housing, quarterly management reporting and statistical analysis and as requested by Hope and Area Transition Society policy
- Participates in staff training sessions and meetings, public education forums, seminars and conferences relevant to specific program areas
- University degree preferred with three years’ related work or volunteer experience OR six years combined education and related work/volunteer experience in the field of Social Services
- Experience with supportive counselling from a humanistic perspective
- Proven ability to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
- Proven comfort level with giving and leading group presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and to recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of each client
- Able to change and flex (both mentally and physically) to quickly changing circumstances.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Willing and motivated to participate in training identified by department and organizational direction.
- Able to manage the psychological and mental demands of working with unsheltered adults who may be in crisis with various set of needs and challenges such as alcohol and drug use, mental health issues, and other related social issues.
- Excellent active listening skills and ability to document and relay information in a concise and efficient manner.
- Able to make sound judgements, think ethically and show respect to individuals regardless of ethnic, religious, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, and/or physical or mental ability.
- Comfortable with flexible working hours as required situationally.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Must have a Class Five Drivers License and a reliable vehicle with proper business insurance
- Able to obtain a Criminal Check with the vulnerable sector

If you believe you are the person described above, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Manager