Outreach Worker – High-Risk Youth & SECY Support

The Link: Youth and Family Supports; Thompson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Canada seeks an Outreach Worker to provide vital outreach services for high-risk youth facing sexual exploitation. The successful candidate will be responsible for direct outreach, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and educating communities on relevant issues. Candidates should have a degree in social services or a relevant field, along with experience in frontline work and a solid understanding of legal frameworks. This role offers a salary of $26.87 - $33.29 per hour, based in Thompson, Manitoba.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years experience in frontline work, including outreach.
• Solid understanding of the Child and Family Services Act.
• Awareness of trauma-informed care and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services for high-risk children and youth.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement and child welfare agencies.
• Engage with at-risk youth in various environments.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Ability to develop working relationships

Crisis management

Knowledge of issues faced by Indigenous youth

Understanding of child sexual exploitation

Education

Degree or Diploma in social services or Child & Youth Care

Job description

A community support organization in Canada seeks an Outreach Worker to provide vital outreach services for high-risk youth facing sexual exploitation. The successful candidate will be responsible for direct outreach, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and educating communities on relevant issues. Candidates should have a degree in social services or a relevant field, along with experience in frontline work and a solid understanding of legal frameworks. This role offers a salary of $26.87 - $33.29 per hour, based in Thompson, Manitoba.