Outreach - Hope, Canada - Lookout Housing and Health Society

Lookout Housing and Health Society

Verified Company

Hope, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

NOTICE:
JOB POSTING #1168

POSITION:
Outreach (Grid 34) 1 Full Time -
iHART Transportation Program, Hope

SALARY:
$30.64** (as per the Collective Agreement)

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:

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Monday through Friday

Shift times will be
08:00 to 16:00 Hours
Shifts are
7.5 hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks' notice
Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

JOB SUMMARY:

The Outreach Worker reports to the Designated Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout's Code of Ethics.

Outreach workers provide a variety of support, direction, assistance and advocacy services to clients including, but not limited to, those facing challenges with stable housing, addictions, mental health, HIV etc.

The Outreach Worker provides support and advocacy for treatment and follow up services for those who do not adequately utilize needed services.

JOB DUTIES (In Brief):

Provide housing assistance, support and skill training to adults who may be facing multiple barriers
Will work on securing and maintaining stable, independent living situations where possible
Will build solid working relationships with landlords and house managers to increase available housing
Will discuss, isolate and assess issues and develop a flexible plan of action
Will ensure basic needs of clients are met and network, as needed, with community services
Will provide crisis intervention as necessary, administer finances and medications or arrange coverage
Complete required records and maintain statistical data
Provide assistance for new staff, volunteers or students
Will drive company vehicle at times
Job duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factors

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCE:

Related Diploma or Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and prefer a minimum of one (1) year case management experience
Familiarity with community resources; particularly addiction, mental health, welfare, and harm reduction

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Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine

Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

Criminal Record Clearance