Outreach Worker, #22-024 - Vancouver, Canada - Union Gospel Mission
Description
The Opportunity
Do you enjoy building relationships? Do you desire to show the love of Jesus, intentionally connecting with our DTES community members by listening, praying, and providing hope? Are you adaptable and collaborative? Are you client-centered and service-oriented? If so, then we may have an opportunity for you.
The job includes providing support, care, and spiritual guidance to guests—including referrals; facilitating chapel services, devotions, and Bible studies when required; and liaising with other service agencies—often advocating on behalf of our guests.
If you have strong Christian faith, 2-3 years of related work experience, and a class 5 driver's license, this may be a great fit You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems.
There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.This is a
permanent, full-time position.
Hours worked between 10pm-6am include a $3/hour shift premium.
The shift pattern is:
Thursday and Friday (11am - 7:30pm), Saturday (10am - 6pm), Sunday and Monday - floater shifts (will be scheduled a 7.5-hour shift sometime between 5:30am - midnight each day).
For a copy of the full job description, please click on the right side of this page.Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care.
We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2019.
We provide competitive salaries.A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.
If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humor, then you will be a great fit at UGM.
What You'll Need
If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
- be legally entitled to work in Canada
- agree with our Statement of Faith
- possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and submit a current driver's abstract.
**How to Apply
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