Community Integration Outreach Worker

Lutheran Sunset Home of Saskatoon; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established not-for-profit agency seeks a dedicated Community Integration Outreach Worker to provide essential support to vulnerable individuals in Chilliwack. This role involves engaging directly with at-risk populations, offering culturally competent outreach, and coordinating case management services. As part of a passionate team, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing community well-being and facilitating access to crucial resources. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Join a mission-driven team and help shape healthier communities!

Benefits

Generous paid vacation time

Extended health, dental & vision care

Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Flexible schedules

Professional development funding

Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• B.A. in a related field plus one-year related experience required.
• Criminal record check and first-aid certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach support and case management to vulnerable populations.
• Conduct needs assessments and safe transportation for individuals in crisis.

Skills

Culturally competent outreach support

Case management

Trauma-informed practice

Knowledge of community resources

Substance use/addiction training

Mental health training

First-aid and CPR

Education

B.A. in a related field

Related work experience

Tools

Internal case management system

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Community Integration Outreach Worker

Program: Chilliwack Community Integration & Coordination

Grid 13 ($30.86 - $32.18/hour)

Closing Date: January 10, 2025

Regular Part-Time

Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities.

The Community Outreach Coordination & Integration Program delivers an integrated coordinated response to vulnerable people in Chilliwack by providing a service delivery model for at-risk, high need individuals who require an intervention-based non-emergency response, often directly related to substance use, mental health, and homelessness.

The part-time Community Integration Outreach Workers will be part of a larger team of two full-time Outreach staff with backgrounds in social work, housing, substance use, and mental health. Our program is expanding from 5 days a week to 7 days a week, and we are seeking permanent part-time staff that would work 17.5 hours/week. Availability for weekend shifts is a must!

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed outreach support and case management services to the most vulnerable population in Chilliwack.
• Provide support during ‘walk-abouts’ with the RCMP, Bylaw, and Security officers as planned/requested through the shift.
• Supportive conversations and on-site needs assessments with high-risk individuals.
• Safe transportation to hospital or shelter.
• Provision of basic needs and harm reduction supplies, including naloxone.
• Case Management of complex individuals to coordinate already-existing resources and provide referral and advocacy for appropriate new supports.
• “On-Call” for RCMP, bylaw, and security to provide immediate response to individuals in need during the operating hours.
• Provide a safe warm handoff to appropriate referred supports.
• Provide coordination and follow-through with the identified team to establish the most effective wrap-around support.
• Keep daily case notes for clients who are case managed through our internal case management system.
• Keep a daily log of activities and collection of stats for reporting purposes and communication with the rest of the team.

Qualifications

• B.A. in a related field plus one-year related experience, or a combination of related work experience/education with vulnerable adults.
• Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector.
• Standard first-aid certificate and CPR.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Driver’s abstract must be submitted.

Additional Assets

• Knowledge of Chilliwack resources and community.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and strength-based approaches to participant support.
• Naloxone Training.
• Substance Use/Addiction Training.
• Mental Health Training.

Who We Are

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use, and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

Our Vision: Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities!

Our Mission: To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values: Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events.
• Additional paid holidays, e.g., Easter Monday, Boxing Day.
• Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums.
• Disability and Life Insurance Coverage.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling.
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible schedules and earned time off program.
• Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations.
• In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development.
• Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.

Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements – details for this posting will be provided on request.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact our HR department at [e-mail]. Personal information will be kept confidential.

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