Outreach Worker Outreach Worker

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
The Mobile Outreach Worker assists individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from The Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope.
Fixed Term
Position reports to: Residential Services Supervisor from The Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope.
Work Schedule: Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Shift: Day
19.00) per hour per shift

Maintains knowledge of legislative and TSA company policies such as Health and Safety Regulations Provincial and Municipal highways traffic acts
Promptly reports to the supervisor all accidents involving the vehicle personal injury and or other damage
Participates in outreach services such as wellness check mapping homeless encampment locations and being attentive to holistic care.
Refers individuals to the Salvation Army government and community social service providers to coordinate resources for their benefit
May direct and supervise volunteers which may include on the job training
Supports vulnerable persons in the community by providing emergency assistance and/or notifying appropriate authorities in accordance with policy
Makes contact with those experiencing homelessness assessing their needs and connects them with the appropriate service
Government and community social service providers

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY :

~ FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Requires regular application of physical force to move/lift/transport such as thermal food storage containers and vehicle supplies.
80 90 % is out in the community driving the program vehicle safely handing out supplies such as water coffee/cold drinks weather-geared essentials snacks information on resources etc.
Schedule is Sunday through Thursday; Completion of high school diploma

Minimum one year of prior related experience including frontline experience in a social service environment and a solid understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness
Experience working in a social services environment with multi-barriered persons
Have a solid understanding of the issues Marginalized individuals and families experiencing homelessness and vulnerable persons
Must have Class 5 Drivers License and acceptable Drivers Abstract
Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity
Adult Abuse Record Check
Child Abuse Record Check

Training in crisis intervention conflict resolution and mediation skills is an asset
First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
Relationship building actively engaging people where they are at
Advocating clients by establishing a presence and rapport within the street community
Becoming a known and trusted person within this community
Must demonstrate a positive attitude towards the homeless and individuals with substance abuse and concurrent problems including mental health concerns

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.