Reconnect Worker Internal
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Job Description
Reconnect Worker (Internal)
Date Posted: April 1 2025
Competition Number: 125/26
Location: Kelowna BC (Downtown Youth Centre)
BGC Okanagan is looking for a qualified applicant for the Reconnect program located in the Central Okanagan. The successful candidate is responsible for providing outreach services onetoone support referral and parent mediation for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We can provide:
- Many opportunities for professional development
- Fun positive work environment
- At BGC Okanagan we dont just offer jobs we offer lifechanging opportunities.
- Imagine a journey where your professional development isnt just encouraged its sponsored!
- We offer a comprehensive benefit plan paid vacation sick time and childcare discounts weve got your back every step of the way.
- Feeling ambitious Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence. And with our vibrant community of practice youll connect with likeminded individuals share ideas and inspire one another to reach for the stars.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Initiates contact with youth and identify at risk and highrisk youth. Meets with clients and assesses their suitability for services offered by the programs. Makes referrals to other programs agencies and/or community resources.
Assists clients to adapt to and maintain a life off the streets by providing guidance and emotional support. Monitors their wellbeing and provides feedback and support to families of clients.
Recognizes and analyzes potential emergency situations and develops strategies to deal with them. Managers clients aggressive behaviors to minimize harm to client the public or worker.
Assists clients in obtaining success with resources and treatments. Assists clients to obtain temporary or permanent housing either directly or in coordination with other community services. Provides information that helps clients to make betterinformed choices.
Advocates for youth and assists them in selfadvocacy.
Reviews clients progress and makes reports regarding their daily activities and progress.
Liaises with other agencies professionals ministry staff and the community.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Degree in a related human / social service field.
- Two 2 years of recent related experience.
- Current First Aid Certification
- Possess a valid Class 5 BC Drivers license and reliable vehicle with appropriate liability insurance
Successful completion of Agency screening process including criminal record check.
This position is open to internal applicants only.
This position requires union membership.
Hours: 35 hours per week: Monday to Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm
Rate of Pay: $36.06 per hour
Closing Date: April 8 2025
As an equal opportunity employer BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race disability age sex religion sexual orientation nationality social or ethnic origin gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if youre legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
