Outreach Worker

Qualifications & Competence

· Related Diploma or Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and prefer a minimum of one (1) year case management experience

· Familiarity with community resources; particularly addiction, mental health, welfare, and harm reduction

· Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Class 5 Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract

· Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine

· Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

· Ability to work independently or in a team setting

· Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload

· Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills

· Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries

· Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

· Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment

· A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

· Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector