Indigenous DTES Outreach & Wellness Advocate

NTC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a full-time Downtown East Side Outreach Worker in British Columbia. The role focuses on establishing relationships and providing support to at-risk Nuu-chah-nulth individuals in the East Vancouver area. Responsibilities include facilitating cultural activities and working collaboratively with other service providers. Candidates must have relevant experience, be on a healing journey, and possess overdose response training. The position offers $32.00 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive benefit package

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional or lived experience providing support to at-risk Indigenous individuals or communities.
• Required to be clean and sober, navigating a substance-free lifestyle.
• Overdose response training or willingness to get training.

Responsibilities

• Establish ongoing, respectful, and trauma-informed client relationships.
• Facilitate cultural activities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with service providers to develop effective support plans.
• Provide ongoing treatment support including reminders of appointments.

Skills

Client relationship management

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

Knowledge of Indigenous communities

Job description

A community service organization is seeking a full-time Downtown East Side Outreach Worker in British Columbia. The role focuses on establishing relationships and providing support to at-risk Nuu-chah-nulth individuals in the East Vancouver area. Responsibilities include facilitating cultural activities and working collaboratively with other service providers. Candidates must have relevant experience, be on a healing journey, and possess overdose response training. The position offers $32.00 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.