Outreach support worker

Comox Valley Transition Society; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Courtenay is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role focusing on housekeeping, food preparation, and providing support for clients in crisis. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and a valid driver's license. This position requires working on-site with potential for full-time opportunities. Competitive hourly rate is offered, and the organization promotes an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Mental health first aid Certificate required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required.
• Cultural Awareness Training required.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• CPR Certificate required.
• Food Safety Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping activities.
• Assist clients with special needs.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Liaise with other social services agencies.

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 31.56 to 33.49 hourly (To be negotiated) / 12.5 to 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Casual employment Part time leading to full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Administer first-aid and other assistance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities, Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-13

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