Aboriginal Outreach Worker

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Will train
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
**Tasks**:

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
**Supervision**:

- More than 20 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Aboriginal groups
- Adolescents
- Children
- Elderly
- Families
- Females
- Males
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Office
**Area of work experience**:

- Community service organization
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Support for Indigenous people**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations