Casual Outreach Worker I

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 427,000 - 4,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie is seeking a Casual Outreach Worker I for the Mobile Outreach Department to perform field-based assessments, determine client vulnerability and risk, and engage individuals to connect them with local services.

You will provide immediate support for basic needs, help with shelter, health care, addiction treatment, and housing, and, when needed, escort clients to safe spaces or health facilities. This is a casual position with on-call shifts and varying hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid Alberta Driver's License – Class 5 (or equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits.
• Excellent communication skills—oral and written.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• With a focus on client engagement, you will conduct field-based assessments to determine the client's vulnerability and risk factors.
• Following the assessment, you will provide immediate support for a client's basic needs and navigation through local service systems such as emergency shelters, health care, addiction treatment, and housing.
• If necessary, the client will be provided necessities or taken to a safe space or health facility to address the danger or health issue they are facing.
• You will perform other departmental duties as directed by the Mobile Outreach Manager or their designate.

Skills

Client engagement

Field assessments

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Valid Alberta Driver's License – Class 5

Job description

Our Mobile Outreach Department islooking for dedicated Casual Outreach Workersto join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• With a focus on client engagement, you will conduct field-based assessments to determine the client's vulnerability and risk factors.
• Following the assessment, you will attempt to provide immediate support for a client's basic needs and navigation through local service systems such as emergency shelters, health care, addiction treatment, and housing.
• If necessary, the client will either be provided necessities or taken to a safe space or health facility to address the danger or health issue they are facing.
• You will perform other departmental duties as directed by the Mobile Outreach Manager or their designate.

Our Mobile Outreach Department islooking for dedicated Casual Outreach Workersto join the team.

Outreach Worker I

Position Responsibilities

• With a focus on client engagement, you will conduct field-based assessments to determine the client's vulnerability and risk factors.

• Following the assessment, you will attempt to provide immediate support for a client's basic needs and navigation through local service systems such as emergency shelters, health care, addiction treatment, and housing.

• If necessary, the client will either be provided necessities or taken to a safe space or health facility to address the danger or health issue they are facing.

• You will perform other departmental duties as directed by the Mobile Outreach Manager or their designate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Alberta Drivers License – Class 5 (or equivalent) no more than 6 demerits.
• Satisfactory Drivers Abstract
• Excellent communication skills – orally and written
• Advanced conflict resolution skills
• Experience dealing with the vulnerable population
• Ability to interpret/apply policy & procedure
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills
• Knowledge of computers and related applications is desirable
• Desirable training includes: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, De-escalation Training, Standard First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Naloxone Training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ICSo 100, ICSo 200, Verbal Judo.

• High School Diploma

• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

• Valid Alberta Drivers License – Class 5 (or equivalent) no more than 6 demerits.

• Satisfactory Drivers Abstract

• Excellent communication skills – orally and written

• Advanced conflict resolution skills

• Experience dealing with the vulnerable population

• Ability to interpret/apply policy & procedure

• Strong interviewing and assessment skills

• Knowledge of computers and related applications is desirable

• Desirable training includes: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, De-escalation Training, Standard First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Naloxone Training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ICSo 100, ICSo 200, Verbal Judo.

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located inthe beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providingexceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Hours– Casual Position

Primarily on a call-in basis,with hours occasionally scheduled in advance to cover known absences.Standard hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 0700–1900 hrs,excluding statutory holidays. Applicants must haveavailability to pick up day and evening shifts within these hours, basedon operational needs.

Wage

Starting salary $31.30 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensivebenefits package. WhatWe Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed tobuilding and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individualswith unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome,support, respect and value all members of the community.