Street Outreach Worker

Kitchener - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Street Outreach Worker

Tentative hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Job Type: Full-time Permanent Position with a Benefit Package after probation

Salary: $45709 per year

REPORTS TO:Manager of Operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a liaison to youth at risk of homelessness

Advocate for youth with landlords schools external agencies etc.

Knowledge and application of suicide intervention techniques

Assist youth with reintegrating with parents/family where deemed appropriate

Mediate conflicts between youth

Build rapport

Maintain basic working knowledge of the Ontario Works Act and the Residential Tenancies Act

Knowledge and application of harm reduction principles

Knowledge of landlord-tenant board rights and responsibilities

Offer tangible support and necessary referrals that will enable youth to make choices regarding their life

Connect youth with appropriate community supports that will assist youth in reaching their full potential (referrals to community resources etc.)

Advocate on behalf of youth experiencing homelessness and youth at risk of homelessness

Attend relevant/related community meetings and community forums

Public speaking as assigned

Attendance/participation at ROOF events and fundraising activities

Frontline support as required

Participation in weekly staff meetings monthly All-Staff meetings and annual or semi-annual performance reviews as well as monthly supervisory meetings

Maintain appropriate documentation and statistics

Crisis intervention and support as needed

Carry a caseload of clients seeking housing

Case Management

Accompany youth to appointments (hospital visits probation court etc.)

Maintain appropriate documentation and statistics

Housing search and research

Client follow-up

Ability to work and collaborate with a work partner

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Education/Experience

A diploma in Community Social Services or education in mental health addictions concurrent disorders and social work

One year of recent related work experience with an emphasis on mental health addictions homelessness and/or social services or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. We look at the whole person

Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification

Must produce a recent Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check

Must have a G Drivers License and provide a Copy of the drivers License

Must have a clean MTO Driver Abstract

oneROOF Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races colours ethnic origins religions abilities gender identities and sexual orientations.

While we value every applicants interest in oneROOF Youth Services only those who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for the next steps.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE:Street Outreach WorkerTentative hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.Job Type: Full-time Permanent Position with a Benefit Package after probationSalary: $45709 per yearREPORTS TO:Manager of OperationsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a liaison to youth at risk of ...

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:Street Outreach Worker

Tentative hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Job Type: Full-time Permanent Position with a Benefit Package after probation

Salary: $45709 per year

REPORTS TO:Manager of Operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a liaison to youth at risk of homelessness

Advocate for youth with landlords schools external agencies etc.

Knowledge and application of suicide intervention techniques

Assist youth with reintegrating with parents/family where deemed appropriate

Mediate conflicts between youth

Build rapport

Maintain basic working knowledge of the Ontario Works Act and the Residential Tenancies Act

Knowledge and application of harm reduction principles

Knowledge of landlord-tenant board rights and responsibilities

Offer tangible support and necessary referrals that will enable youth to make choices regarding their life

Connect youth with appropriate community supports that will assist youth in reaching their full potential (referrals to community resources etc.)

Advocate on behalf of youth experiencing homelessness and youth at risk of homelessness

Attend relevant/related community meetings and community forums

Public speaking as assigned

Attendance/participation at ROOF events and fundraising activities

Frontline support as required

Participation in weekly staff meetings monthly All-Staff meetings and annual or semi-annual performance reviews as well as monthly supervisory meetings

Maintain appropriate documentation and statistics

Crisis intervention and support as needed

Carry a caseload of clients seeking housing

Case Management

Accompany youth to appointments (hospital visits probation court etc.)

Maintain appropriate documentation and statistics

Housing search and research

Client follow-up

Ability to work and collaborate with a work partner

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Education/Experience

A diploma in Community Social Services or education in mental health addictions concurrent disorders and social work

Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification

Must produce a recent Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check

Must have a G Drivers License and provide a Copy of the drivers License

Must have a clean MTO Driver Abstract

While we value every applicants interest in oneROOF Youth Services only those who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for the next steps.