Cpo 18r - Duncan, Canada - BC Public Service

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Posting Title- CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist- Position Classification- Community Program Officer R18- Union- GEU- Location- Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $58, $66,096.

20 annually- Close Date- 2/14/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery Division- Job SummaryCommunity Integration Specialist
Community Program Officer R18

Connect people in B.C. with supports to achieve better social outcomes
The Service Delivery Division provides income and disability assistance services online, by phone, or face-to-face in our communities. We strive to deliver reliable, responsive, inclusive, and accessible services to individuals and families in British Columbia.

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.

You'll work with government and community-based non-profit agencies. You'll continuously build relationships and increase awareness of your role in the community.

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.

Watch this video to hear from current Community Integration Specialists about the work they do.

In your role, you'll work in the community most of the time (up to 85% of your scheduled work week).

As part of a cohesive team, you'll be supported with comprehensive training, and a coach /mentor relationship.

Job Requirements:

Secondary School graduation and 3 years related experience
Evergreen Certificate (School Completion Certificate) and 4 years related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

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Related experience must include at least two of the following:

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

Related experience could have been gained in either a community/volunteer or professional/employment capacity.

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

Experience working in community organizations and/or with multiple service providers
Direct or indirect experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges
Due to the nature of this role, preference may be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus, Inuit and/or Métis), LGBTQ2S+, a Person with a Disability, and/or a Visible Minority, with the required combination of education and experience

Provisos:

Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service. If a previous record exists, this does not automatically exclude the applicant and the hiring manager will follow up for further conversation
Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and 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:

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.

Successful applicants are required to physically work in Kamloops and are not eligible to be placed elsewhere in the province under this competition.

The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.

Working in 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 clients.

Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia )

The BC Public Service provides many additional benefits

These include: