Community Integration Specialist

Canada Job Bank; Prince George; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Career development

Job summary

BC Public Service in Prince George, BC is hiring a Community Integration Specialist. This role involves outreach collaboration with government agencies, non-profit and Indigenous organizations to support eligibility, access, and documentation for services.

The successful candidate will maintain caseloads, develop individual case plans, and assist clients toward independence, including housing support and financial assistance. Security and community safety considerations apply.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have secondary school graduation and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Evergreen Certificate with 4 years of related experience is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work with government agencies, non-profits, Indigenous organizations and partners to deliver outreach services.
• Conduct interviews with individuals in community locations to support eligibility and access to services.
• Maintain caseloads and create case plans based on individual needs and employability.
• Assist individuals toward independence, including paying bills, connecting to services and finding housing.
• Approve and issue income and disability assistance payments and provide financial support.
• Advocate for individuals living in supportive housing or homelessness.
• Inform the public and partners about ministry services through community engagements.
• Coordinate with municipal, fire, and police to inspect housing for codes and standards.
• Locate and connect individuals to community-based supports and services.

Skills

Outreach programs

Interviews in community locations

Caseload management

Case planning

Cultural wellness

Advocacy

Community collaboration

Education

Secondary Graduation

Evergreen Certificate

Job description

BC Public Service situated in Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Community Integration Specialist who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.

Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Community Integration Specialist
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $68,028.89 - $77,100.40 annually
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

• The candidate must work with other providers including government agencies, non-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and other partners to deliver services through outreach programs.
• The candidate must conduct interviews with individuals in community locations such as correctional facilities, health authority sites, shelters, and encampments to support eligibility understanding, application completion, and documentation access for services.
• The candidate must maintain a caseload and create case plans based on individual needs and employability.
• The candidate must support individuals toward independence, including assistance with paying bills, connecting to services and programs, attending appointments, finding accommodation, and establishing tenancy agreements.
• The candidate will be responsible for approving and issuing income and disability assistance payments and temporary financial support, while supporting participation in ministry programs and coordinating with external partners to deliver services and gather outcome data.
• The candidate must consider each person’s unique needs and cultural wellness when making decisions about income and disability assistance.
• The candidate must advocate for and liaise with individuals living in supportive housing and/or experiencing homelessness.
• The candidate must inform the public and partners about ministry services and programs through community engagements and third-party service providers.
• The candidate must coordinate with municipal, fire, and police officials in inspecting single room occupancy dwellings for compliance with codes and standards.
• The candidate must locate and connect individuals to community-based supports and services that meet their needs.
• The candidate must support the training and orientation of new Community Integration Specialists through a mentor and coach relationship.
• The candidate must enter and maintain information in an electronic database.
• The candidate must develop trust-based relationships and support individuals in achieving their goals.
• The candidate must work with individuals to identify traditional and cultural types of wellness and healing.
• The candidate must build relationships in the community by creating awareness of the Community Integration Specialist role.
• The candidate must learn and maintain an understanding of community resources and their referral processes.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have secondary school graduation and at least 3 years of related experience.
• The candidate must have an Evergreen Certificate and 4 years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• The candidate must have experience providing services to people living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness.
• The candidate must have experience providing services to people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• The candidate must have experience providing services to people with disabilities.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have experience working in community organizations and coordinating with multiple service providers.
• Preference may be given to applicants who apply a trauma-informed approach in client service delivery.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have lived experience, either direct or indirect, of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
• Preference may be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Métis), LGBTQ2S+, a person with a disability, and/or a visible minority, with the required combination of education and experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have experience working in community-based roles including outreach worker, shelter worker, health care worker or social worker.
• The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.

Security and safety

• The candidate must complete enhanced security screening as a condition of employment.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
• The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
• The candidate will have access to competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities, and rewarding work with strong career development opportunities.