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 
• 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
• A valid Class 5 or Class 4 driver’s licence, along with the ability to provide a driver’s abstract is required
• This role requires the use of a personal vehicle with business‑use coverage to transport guests. Mileage reimbursement will be provided in accordance with Lookout policy.