Cpo 18r - Chilliwack, Canada - BC Public Service
Description
Posting Title- CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist- Position Classification- Community Program Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62, $70,557.73 annually- Close Date- 8/16/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction- Ministry Branch / Division- SDD- Job Summary
Connect people in B.C.
The Service Delivery Division provides income and disability assistance services online, by phone, or face to face in our communities.
We strive to ensure our services are reliable, responsive, inclusive, and accessible to all British Columbians who need our support.
Community Integration Specialists are important links in their communities. They create trust-based relationships to help people navigate systems and access support services.Acting as a connection to community-based supports and services, they communicate available Ministry services and programs to help people meet their needs.
As a Community Integration Specialist, you will work with people who may have mental health and substance use challenges and are at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness.
In delivering service through outreach programs, you'll consider each person's unique needs and cultural wellness when making decisions, advocating and liaising on their behalf.
The Community Integration Services Branch delivers programs and services across the province.Community Integration Specialists work in the community 80-85% of their scheduled work week using in-reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services.
This includes providing income assistance and helping navigate multiple services and systems for individuals who may be experiencing homelessness, and be suffering from trauma, mental health and addiction issues.
As part of a cohesive team, you'll be supported with comprehensive training, and a coach /mentor relationshipWatch this video to hear from current Community Integration Specialists about the work they do.
Job Requirements
- Secondary School graduation and 3 years of *related experience; OR
- Evergreen Certificate (School Completion Certificate) and 4 years of *related experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Related experience must include at least two of the following: (Note: Related experience could have been gained in either a community/volunteer or professional/employment capacity.)
- Community, volunteer or customer service experience.
- Experience working with people who are living in poverty, and may be experiencing homelessness, mental health and/or substance use challenges.
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Experience working in community organizations and/or with multiple service providers.
- Direct or indirect experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness or mental health challenges
Willingness Statements:
- Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and in areas where individuals who are experiencing homelessness gather.
- Will be required to have a valid BC driver's license within six months of starting the position.
- Travel may be required.
- Practice reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all safety rules and practices to ensure personal safety as well as safety to colleagues, individuals, and others.
About this Position:
Positions available in Chilliwack with full time on-site requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Chilliwack and will be utilized exclusively by the Community Integration Services Branch.
Successful applicants will be required to physically work in Chilliwack and will not be eligible to be placed elsewhere in the province by virtue of this competition.
The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens.
Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service.
How to Apply:
Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cove
