Outreach Worker

**Circle of Eagles Lodge Society -**

**2008 Wall Street Vancouver BC V5L1B1**

**Outreach Worker**

Circle of Eagles Lodge Society (COELS) envisions Indigenous Brothers and Sisters leading healthy, balanced lives as empowered individuals, within their families, communities, cultures, and traditions.

**MISSION**

COELS supports Indigenous Brothers and Sisters leaving federal institutions and those dislocated from society, to reintegrate into Community by providing respectful wholistic services and culturally safe spaces.

**PROGRAMS AND SERVICES**

Programs and services of COELS are developed through strategic conversations with knowledgeable stakeholders. They include former and current Brothers and Sisters of COELS, community organization partners, Coastal Health frontline workers, Elders, community members, Corrections Services Canada, Parole Officers and COELS Board of Directors, Management and Staff. The goal is to bridge the gaps of existing good community programs and services with COELS in house programs.

The Role

We are seeking an energetic, resourceful, and experienced individual to join our organization in the role of Outreach Worker. This position is responsible for providing front line case management to homeless and housed clients with focus on securing and maintaining housing. An understanding of Aboriginal Homelessness issues and challenges is imperative in this role.

The incumbent works both independently and collaboratively with the Circle of Eagles Lodge Society Resource team to provide exceptional client support. The Outreach Worker will create strong networks to link homelessness clients to supports and resources needed to prevent homelessness, housing search, budgeting, but provide supports and resources needed to ensure housing is maintained over time. We are seeking an individual with the ability to maintain and share up-to-date knowledge of Aboriginal-focused programs and services. Further, a knowledge of Reaching Home and Principles through the Service Canada funding stream focusing on solving chronic and episodic homelessness is essential.

This is a very special opportunity to play an important role in supporting the progress Indigenous people are achieving by working on wellness and providing homes for the most vulnerable among us: Men, Women and Community.

Education and Knowledge
- Completion of post-secondary education in Social Work or equivalent training and experience.
- An understanding of Aboriginal Homelessness issues facing people in the Metro Vancouver area.
- Must have excellent knowledge of Aboriginal cultural customs and traditions; must be culturally competent.

Experience
- Experience working with Aboriginal focused community-based housing programs and services with multiple funders and program areas.
- Addiction and Mental health knowledge.

**Qualifications**:

- Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driving abstract.
- A criminal record check clearance letter and/or an Enhanced Security Clearance with Public Works.
- First Aid certificate
- Good working knowledge of computers. Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. In-depth working experience of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Abilities
- Excellent communication, planning and facilitation, coaching, strong mediation problem-solving skills and intervention skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to handle stressful client issues.
- Strong case management skills, strong case conference skills, able to financially manage client supports issued for housing purposes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and effectively.
- Due to the nature of the work environment, it is required that all staff members perform duties beyond their job description, such as, but not limited to, answering phone, taking messages, helping other employees with organizing community events, and assist co-workers in all aspects of Circle of Eagles Lodge Society duties._

40 hours per week

Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Compensation: to be determined upon hiring
- Note: As per section 41 of the Constitution Act, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry; please identify on your cover letter_

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have working directly in housing support services?