Outreach Worker - Competition #2025-071
Outreach Worker - Competition #2025-071
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Job Description
Competition #2025-071
Category: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: July 8 2025
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families the Outreach Worker will work with First Nations women girls and 2 Spirit individuals who are at risk of violence exploitation homelessness or systemic barriers. The Outreach Worker will provide trauma-informed culturally appropriate services and support to assist those impacted on their journey by ensuring their safety and security and helping to restore identity place and belonging.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish trusting respectful relationships with individuals through outreach in the community.
- Assist with crisis intervention including safety planning and accessing emergency supports.
- Build relationships with service providers to assess needs and provide support.
- Work with the Streams of Service and assist with finding access to social services including housing employment healthcare and education.
- Develop and implement culturally relevant outreach programs and workshops.
- Collaborate with local organizations government agencies and service providers.
- Assist with navigating programs attending appointments and completing forms or applications.
- Organize community events to promote awareness and engagement.
- Provide crisis intervention and support for individuals facing challenges.
Assist in the distribution and implementation of the TELUS Mobility for Good program ensuring Indigenous women at risk receive access to free smartphones and wireless services for safety and connectivity.- Maintain accurate records case notes and reports on outreach activities and client progress.
- If approved attend meetings/workshops and provide reports and statistics on service delivery as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma or degree in social work community development or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Strong experience with crisis intervention techniques and other mental health interventions.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with government programs social services and Indigenous rights.
- Be able to follow office practices procedures and confidentiality.
- Valid Manitoba class 5 drivers license and access to reliable transportation.
- Proficiency in Indigenous languages is an asset.
- Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check Clear Adult and Child Abuse Checks.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications and resume along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on July 8 2025 to:
Human Resources
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
14th Floor 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 2B3
Quote Competition # 2025-071 in your application.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
