Outreach support worker
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work site environment:
Services for the homeless.
Work setting:
Community agency. Willing to relocate. Community centre. Associations and non profit organizations.
Tasks:
- Prepare reports or case histories.
- Administrative and office activities.
- Perform administrative tasks.
- 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.
- Resolve conflict situations.
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
First Aid Certificate.
Area of work experience:
Community service organization.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check. Child welfare check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail.
Personal suitability:
Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Team player. Organized.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
On-site recreation and activities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities.