Health Outreach Worker

3 weeks ago


Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid BC Driver's License. A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with vulnerabilities, and/or marginalized populations. Experienced working with Indigenous groups.

Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to successfully complete the in-house Direct Observation Therapy orientation and training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work well with culturally diverse groups.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
  • Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to promote positive change and independence.
  • Physical and emotion ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Advocacy skills.


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