CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist

Government of British Columbia; Duncan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government of British Columbia as a Community Integration Specialist in Duncan, where you will support vulnerable populations by delivering outreach services and fostering relationships within Indigenous communities. This full-time position values cultural sensitivity and client-centered care, making a significant impact in reducing poverty and enhancing social well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous communities facing poverty or homelessness.
• Familiarity with mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outreach services and support for individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Collaborate with community partners to provide essential services.

Skills

Culturally competent service delivery

Client-centered care

Strong advocacy skills

Education

Secondary school graduation

Evergreen Certificate

Job description

The Team
The Community Integration Services Branch is a dedicated and established team of Community Integration Specialists who work closely with frontline support workers, outreach staff, and emergency shelter coordinators. This team collaborates with a range of professionals, including Employment and Assistance Workers, community partners, and non-profit staff, to provide essential support to B.C.’s most underserved individuals. We value our team’s commitment to client-centered care and their efforts to meet clients where they are, ensuring they receive both financial assistance and help navigating complex social services.

The Role
As a Community Integration Specialist, you will be working at the Hiiye'yu Lelum House of Friendship, delivering outreach services and working in collaboration to build effective relationships within the Indigenous community. You will work with individuals who may have mental health and substance use challenges, and who may be at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness. You will consider each individual’s unique needs and cultural wellness when making decisions and advocating and liaising on their behalf. Join us in our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and help create opportunities and reduce poverty.

Connect people in Duncan with supports to achieve better social outcomes!

This hiring process will be conducted in partnership with theHiiye'yu Lelum House of Friendship.For more information about Aboriginal Friendship Centers in BC, we encourage you to visitBCAAFC – Working together for a brighter future.

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

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please seeWhat We Offer.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation and three (3) years’ related experience*;OR
• Evergreen Certificate (School Completion Certificate)and four (4) years’ related experience*;OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

*Related experience must include at least two (2) of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:

• Providing services to Indigenous people who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness
• Providing services to Indigenous people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Providing services to people with disabilities
• Experiencedelivering services to/supporting Indigenous people

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

• Due to the nature of this role and in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
• Experience working in community organizations, BC Friendship Centres, and/or with multiple service providers.
• Direct or indirect lived experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
• Experience using a trauma-informed approach to client service.

Provisos:

• Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and in areas where individuals who are experiencing homelessness gather.
• Will be required to have a valid BC driver’s license within thirteen (13)months of starting the position.
• Travel will 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.

For questions regarding this position, please [e-mail]

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements in Duncan.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Duncan.
Successful applicants will be required to physically work in Duncan and its surrounding areas (Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay, Chemainus, and River Bottom) and will not be eligible to be placed elsewhere in the province by virtue of this competition.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits andmuch more.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.For guidance on what should be included in your resume, please see the information under the Resume Content heading at this webpage:Your job application - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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