Community Outreach Worker - Wiisocotatiwin

Position Summary

Functioning as part of the coordinated service delivery team, the Outreach Worker works proactively with new and existing clients, offering a range of support and recovery services, within as existing service plan and on an as-needed basis. The Outreach Worker is a relationship-builder and advocate and provides services in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner, helping clients to build new skills and achieve their goals.

This Program works within an Assertive Community Treatment Model and utilizes the Housing First Principles from a social justice orientation which includes harm reduction, pro-choice, social determinants of health, human rights, social development, population health, health equality and trauma informed, client centered practice.

Qualifications

Education
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Skills, Expertise and Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program target population
Experience providing outreach with hard to reach population

Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values

Commitment to Reconciliation
Knowledge and historical factors that affect the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Teamwork
Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Assets
Post-secondary education in a Social Services field
Applicants with lived or living experience in the sex trade work are encouraged to self-declare on their resume

All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.

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We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.