2026-084 | Community Outreach Worker

Functioning as part of the coordinated service delivery team the Outreach Worker works proactively with new and existing clients offering a range of support and recovery services within as existing service plan and on an as-needed basis. The Outreach Worker is a relationship-builder and advocate and provides services in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner helping clients to build new skills and achieve their goals.

This Program works within an Assertive Community Treatment Model and utilizes the Housing First Principles from a social justice orientation which includes harm reduction pro-choice social determinants of health human rights social development population health health equality and trauma informed client centered practice.

Qualifications

Education

Must have a Valid Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills Expertise and Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience working in community preferably with program target population

Experience providing outreach with hard to reach populations

Critical Skills

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking decision-making problem-solving and crisis management

Focus on Results

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values

Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic as reflected in the history vision mission and values

Indigenous Understanding

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect professionalism cooperation sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies

Strong knowledge commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity equity cultural safety pro-choice social determinants of health population health harm reduction trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Assets

Post-Secondary Education in a Social Services field

Applicants with lived or living experience in the sex trade work are encouraged to self-declare on their resume.

All positions are subject to Criminal Record Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge skill and ability required for position.

Please submit your application here: link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website: thank all applicants; however we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.