PT - Outreach Worker (Surrey/Tricities)

Connective is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our forward-thinking nonprofit organization in the role of Outreach Worker. Our mission is to foster the development of a safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping us achieve this goal, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative team.

ROLE PURPOSE
Our Outreach and Community Inclusion programs help individuals access services and build community connections, while supporting them to develop life skills. We work one-on-one with service users to encourage them to identify, work toward, and achieve their goals so they can build greater independence and more active community engagement. Community-based outreach supports may include employment, housing, building healthy relationships and pursuing social/recreational opportunities. 

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION
Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (32 Hours Per Week)
Sunday to Wednesday, 0900 - 1700

WHAT WE OFFER
At Connective, we provide a range of benefits and support to our employees, including: 

*Benefits are for Full-Time and Part-Time employees working 20 hours per week or more  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Receives referrals from funders
• Works with the client, researches background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members, to provide the assessment that will ascertain needs and postulate intervention possibilities
• Works with the client to consider issues and creates a mutually agreed intervention and support plan that has measurable short and long-term goals
• Ensures issues of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure lifestyle and access, employment, and education are addressed in this plan
• Ensures the client’s ongoing legal, mental, and physical health issues are addressed in the plan
• When and as needed, provides a wide range of interventions to enable the client to address and accomplish the established goals
• 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
• On the client’s behalf, is a resource to other professionals, including but not limited to the courts, probation services, and community and institutional psychiatric services
• Maintains extensive records and case notes in accord with Community Living British Columbia policies and standards
• Completes monthly progress reports
• Participates in staff and resident/staff meetings as instructed by the Program Manager
• Other duties as subsequently negotiated

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Valid class 5 driver's license
• Personal transportation in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and suitable for client transport
• Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations
• Diploma in Social Services and one year of relevant experience, we will consider a relevant combination of education and experience
• A background in professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check and reference check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination 

COMPENSATION
As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $27.54 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.