Casual Outreach Worker - Ground Zero

EGADZ; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

EGADZ is seeking a compassionate Outreach Worker for casual shifts at Ground Zero Outreach. The role involves providing emergency planning and advocacy for youth in need, requiring strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of Indigenous cultures. Candidates should have relevant education or experience and be prepared for shift work, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in the human services field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency planning and advocacy services.
• Support youth with transportation and long-term housing.
• Work during evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Skills

Non-judgmental

Compassionate

Effective communication

Knowledge of Indigenous cultures

Education

Post secondary education in human services

Tools

Windows

Job description

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc./EGADZ requires an Outreach Worker interested in Casual shifts for Ground Zero Outreach within EGADZ. (Shift Work Is Involved - Evenings/Weekends/Awake Overnights).

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

Ground Zero is an Emergency Housing project designed to fill gaps in housing support for youth in Saskatoon. Outreach Workers provide services to on both an emergent and long-term basis. These services include but are not limited to: emergency planning, advocacy, justice support, transportation and long-term housing support.

The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with youth.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both

• Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies and maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries

• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form

• Working knowledge of computers (Windows)

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures.

• Must have an experienced driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record - a Driver's Abstract is required. (Within 3 months)

• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (Within 6 months)

• Shift work is required, including evenings, overnights, and weekends

Wage starting at $24.18 per hour

Cover Letters and Resumes labelled – Casual Outreach Worker Ground Zero can be mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485 – 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5 or emailed to [e-mail]. Please specify the position you are applying for.

EGADZ appreciates all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

Accepting applications

Follow the link to apply online via Google Forms. Please note that a Google account is required to apply online. If you do not have a Google account, follow the instructions in the job description for applying via email or in person.