Outreach Worker, Full Time

WJS Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive community support services team in Kenora, Ontario, where your skills can make an impact. This role requires a degree in social sciences and at least three years of experience, alongside a passion for helping others. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse communities, develop programs, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Competitive wages, learning opportunities, and a supportive work culture await you at WJS Canada.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Learning and career development opportunities

Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

Defined benefit pension plan

Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Valid class G driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current First Aid / CPR Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services according to agency policy and procedures.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and functions as an active team member.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding program development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Education

Degree or diploma in related humanities or social sciences

Job description

Participate in regular staff meetings and functions as an active team member.

Deliver services according to agency policy and procedures.

Maintain related documentation using agency-approved software and provide reports as required.

Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding program development, policy and procedure formulation, and program evaluation.

Purchase and monitor food supplies according to approved budgets.

Assist with facility maintenance, food preparation, and expenditure planning.

Participate in agency committees upon request of the program manager.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

Liaise and work collaboratively with the program advisory committee, community service providers, and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals, and represent the organization in external events.

Coordinate community involvement in program activities.

Prior to employment, all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, so please prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate, You Possess:

• A degree or diploma in related humanities or social sciences.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Valid class G driver’s license, proof of insurability, and reliable transportation.
• Current First Aid / CPR Certificates.
• The ability to develop, implement, and manage outcome-based programming.
• Experience with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to plan and implement changes based on client needs and environmental influences through interdisciplinary case management.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities and promote cooperative work environments.
• Knowledge of best practices, relevant legislation, policies, and standards related to service delivery.
• Ability to organize, prepare, and edit correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention skills.
• A commitment to quality assurance.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

• Work/life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages and salaries, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees within British Columbia
• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Ontario
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program

For more information, visit our website: taproot.ca

No candidate will meet every single qualification. If your experience is slightly different but you believe you can add value, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to our multicultural team. We believe varied perspectives fuel innovation and success.

No telephone inquiries. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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