Outreach Worker - Full Time Permanent - Wellington County

Traverse Independence; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries. As a Community Facilitator, you will join a dynamic Family Health Team, collaborating with regulated professionals to provide essential support to vulnerable individuals facing challenges related to mental health and addictions. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of flexible hours and a supportive work environment. With training provided in specialized areas, you will develop your skills and contribute to an innovative program focused on relationship-based support. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

EAP for all employees

Benefits

Paid training including certificate courses

Paid travel time and mileage

Laptop and cell phone

Working from home and flexible hours

Supportive team of coworkers and supervisors

Innovative program model

Qualifications

• Experience in addictions and/or mental health is an advantage.
• Proven organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a Family Health Team.
• Support adults with acquired brain injuries and concurrent disorders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Knowledge of Community Resources

Education

Community College Diploma in Social Services

Health Care or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Office 365

Job description

Community Facilitator - Centre Wellington/North Wellington County

Traverse Independence supports adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI), often who also have concurrent disorders such as mental health and/or addictions and who are some of our most vulnerable in the community. They are often homeless or precariously housed and challenged by all the social determinants of health. This position will be integrated within a Family Health Team (FHT) in rural Wellington County. It is an exciting position where the successful candidate will work a full team of regulated professionals at the FHT as part of the primary care team.

It is an advantage to have experience in the field of addictions and/or mental health and some experience in behaviour management and brain injury, but as brain injury is a specialized field, training both internally and externally will be offered to the successful candidate. You must have proven organizational skills, interpersonal skills, strong communication skills (both written and oral), and the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office products including Office 365.

What we offer

• EAP for all employees
• Benefits
• Paid training including certificate courses such as OBIA level I and II
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Laptop and cell phone
• Working from home and flexible hours
• Supportive and skilled team of coworkers and supervisors
• An exciting and innovative program based on a relationship-based program model

Community Facilitator Requirements:

Education: Community College Diploma in Social Services, Health Care, or related discipline.

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated experience in behaviour management skills & knowledge of community resources.

• Experience with people with disabilities resulting from an ABI, mental health, or addictions.
• Applied application of computer hardware and software.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills both written and oral, ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle with proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance and drivers abstract acceptable to Traverse Independence.

Traverse Independence is committed to building an accessible and barrier-free workplace that provides employment accommodation for employees in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Contact our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully during the recruitment and selection process.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now.