FT - Outreach Worker (Prince George)

ROLE PURPOSE
 
This position will provide outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective by Community Living British Columbia to enable their adjustment to, and success with life in the community.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.HOURS (40 Hours Per Week)
Monday to Friday,
 
WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer
2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
Participates as a member of Connective team to ensure quality and continuity of services to clients
Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required
Liaises with Connective staff as necessary
Accepts clinical direction from the care team
Participates as a member of Connective staff team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Receives referrals from CLBC
Works with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members, to provide the assessment that will ascertain needs and postulate intervention possibilities
Supports individuals in their housing/residential settings
Works with the client to consider issues and creates a mutually agreed intervention and support plan that has measurable short and long-term goals
Ensures issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing,  nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure lifestyle and access, employment  and education are addressed in this plan
Ensures clients' ongoing legal, mental, and physical health issues are  addressed in this plan
When and as needed provides a wide range of interventions to enable  the client to address and accomplish the established goals
Interacts with other professionals, family members, and organizations to ensure services, admissions, and treatments are in the client's interest and supportive of the long-term goals
On the clients' behalf, is a resource to other professionals, including but not limited to the courts, probation services, and community and institutional psychiatric services
Maintains extensive records and case notes in accordance with CLBC policies and standards
Completes monthly progress reports
Participates in staff and tenant/staff meetings as instructed by the Program Manager
Other duties as subsequently negotiated

WORKING CONDITIONS

Functions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the care team
Adheres to Connective policies and procedures
Is available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends, as determined by program/client needs and schedules
Is a member of CUPE Local
Receives benefits and works within the working conditions as outlined in the collective agreement and personnel manual

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Graduate with a Diploma or Certificate in Social Services and one-year of relevant experience is preferred
Experience with clients with acquired brain injuries, a history of conflict with the law, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders,
interaction with social agencies and experiencing
psychiatric/personality disorders
A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
Understanding of providing service to people with different learning Abilities
Extensive knowledge of community services as they relate to persons
with psychiatric involvement
Experience in assessment, case/care plan development and implementation
Demonstrated ability to deal with potential violence
Demonstrated ability to develop programs tailored to the particular diverse needs of the individual
Professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing multiple barriers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate: Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients
Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements

COMPENSATION
 
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.54 per hour. Plus, benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

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