Outreach Worker - Ground Zero (casual)

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Saskatoon is seeking an Outreach Worker for casual shifts focused on providing emergency housing support and advocacy for youth. Ideal candidates should possess a compassionate attitude, effective communication skills, and relevant experience in human services. This role involves shift work on evenings and weekends, aiming to support at-risk youth in making positive life choices.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have an experienced driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector required.
• Working knowledge of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency planning and support for youth.
• Advocate for justice and long-term housing solutions.
• Build trusting relationships with youth and community partners.

Skills

Compassion

Non-judgmental

Relationship Building

Effective Communication

First Aid/CPR

Education

Post secondary education in human services

Tools

Windows

Job description

Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre EGADZ Inc.

Wage/Salary Info:

$24.18/hr

Posted Date:

17-Jun-2025

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Casual

Education:

University Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By:

17-Jul-2025

How to Apply?:

Cover Letters and Resumes labelled Ground Zero Outreach can bemailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485 1st Avenue North,Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5 or emailed [e-mail]. Please specify the position you are applying for.EGADZ appreciates all applicants; however only those selected for aninterview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

Employer Name:
Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre EGADZ Inc.

Outreach Worker- Ground Zero (casual)

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc./EGADZ requires an Outreach Worker and individual interested in a Casual shift for Ground Zero Outreach within EGADZ. (Shift Work Is Involved - Evenings/Weekends/Awake Overnights).

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

Ground Zero is an Emergency Housing project designed to fill gaps in housing support for youth in Saskatoon. Outreach Workers provide services to on both an emergent and long-term basis. These services include but are not limited to: emergency planning, advocacy, justice support, transportation and long-term housing support.

The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with youth.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies and maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
Working knowledge of computers (Windows)
First Aid/CPR certification
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
Must have an experienced drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - a Driver's Abstract is required. (Within 3 months)
Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (Within 6 months)
Shift work is required, including evenings, overnights, and weekends

Wage starting at $24.18 per hour
Pension