FT Outreach Worker -Yukon
Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.
ROLE PURPOSE
This position will provide support to residents of the Connective Support Society's programs in areas relating to individual risk and needs in order to ease their transition to the community and assist in their reintegration efforts, ensuring the orderly and safe operation of the facility, and maintaining the goals of the program. This position is responsible for the provision and coordination of services to residents in the community.
STATUS
This position is non-unionized. Open to applicants of all genders.
HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
Monday to Friday, 1000-1800
This is a hybrid role that is primarily outreach-based. There will be times that the worker will need to work at SHARP and therefore will need the ability to get reliability security clearance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Works with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members, to assess needs and intervention possibilities
- Works with the client to consider issues and agree on an intervention and support plan with measurable short and long-term goals
- Ensures the client’s intervention and support plan addresses issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure, lifestyle, access, employment, and education
- Interacts with other professionals, family members, and organizations to ensure services, admissions, and treatments are in the client’s interest and supportive of the long-term goals
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- A Diploma in Social Services and one-year relevant experience is preferred; inhouse training can be provided for the right candidate
- Professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations experiencing multiple barriers
- A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced Security Clearance
- Ability to successfully pass a reference check
- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
- Completed TB Screening
- Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship
COMPENSATION
The starting wage is $31.12 per hour plus benefits.
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Committed Living Wage Employer
- 2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
- 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
- Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
- Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
- Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
- Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
- Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $31.12
- Max Hiring Rate $36.23
- Whitehorse, YT, Canada