Outreach Worker (Temporary)

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: Experience an asset
or equivalent experience Work site environment
Child welfare
Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Crime prevention
Services for the homeless
Work setting
Urban area
Social service or charity agency
Shelter for the homeless
Community centre
Tasks
Prepare reports or case histories
Administrative and office activities
Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
Perform administrative tasks
Conduct social research
Implement life skills workshops
Refer offenders to community and social services programs
Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
Conduct follow-up assessments
Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
Housekeeping activities
Food preparation
Provide suicide and crisis intervention
Resolve conflict situations
Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
Implement behaviour management programs
Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
Establish registry of special needs support workers
Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Assist clients/guests with special needs
Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Manage events
Manage knowledge
Offer mentoring
Food safety/handling skills
Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Target audience
Aboriginal groups
Females
Males
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities
Street population
Area of specialization
~ Community services

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large workload
Weight handling
~ Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability
Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Values and ethics
Client focus
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Team player
Organized
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Evening
Flexible hours
Employment terms options
~ Day

Other benefits
~ Other benefits

Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers