Municipality of Jasper AB Recovery Outreach Worker

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recovery outreach organization in Jasper is seeking a Recovery Outreach Worker to support individuals and families affected by the wildfire. This role involves providing advocacy, connecting clients to necessary resources, and facilitating community recovery. Applicants should have a degree in human services and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive wages and is temporary, ending December 31, 2025, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in human services field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in community development and problem solving necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals and families recovering from wildfire.
• Connect individuals to recovery-focused agencies.
• Assist with problem solving and goal setting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Problem solving

Report writing

Community development experience

Education

Degree, diploma or certificate in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Recovery Outreach Worker — Municipality of Jasper, Jasper, AB

Compensation: $33.48–$36.27 per hour • Type: Temporary, Full-time • Hours: 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week • Days: Monday to Friday

About the position

To be a resource and act as an advocate for individuals and families in the community who are seeking support after the wildfire. A Recovery Outreach Worker acts as a recovery supports generalist by providing information, making referrals and providing support for individuals and families recovering from the impacts of the wildfire. This position is a time-limited recovery-specific adjunct to the existing outreach positions and will work in accordance with Community Outreach Services’ proven philosophies, policies and procedures. This position will begin immediately. The end date is December 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Respond to a variety of recovery needs in a non- judgmental way through solution focused conversations;
• Connect individuals and families to recovery-focused agencies and supports using referral with engagement;
• Provide support and advocacy through complex government systems;
• Assist with problem solving and goal setting related to recovery for individuals and families;
• Assist with identifying and building supportive networks;
• Provide access to relevant and appropriate recovery-focused resource materials;
• Facilitate access to emergency financial assistance programs, social safety nets and more extensive support services for residents in need;
• Identify recovery gaps and social trends at Community Conversation meetings and collaborate with other participants to develop strategies to address those priorities;
• Become familiar with and carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Community Outreach Services Policies and Procedures;
• Complete statistical reports and funder reports as required;
• Represent the department in a professional manner with internal and external contacts, act as an ambassador for the Municipality of Jasper, Council and staff;
• Work collaboratively with other municipal department staff;
• Review, understand, and follow municipal policies and procedures;
• Perform all duties in line with the Municipal Health and Safety program and understanding of current Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, diploma or Certificate in human services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience satisfactory to the Outreach Manager;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to work within a team framework;
• Community development experience;
• Problem solving;
• Confidential;
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications.

How to apply

Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: [e-mail]

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