#2024-071 | Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness

Date: September 6, 2024
Position: Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness
Status: Full-Time, (1.0 FTE), Permanent
Hours of Work*: Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm
Department: Community Services
Job Posting No.: #2024-071
Reports to: Program Manager - Community Wellness
Closing Date: September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm
Union: CUPE - Community Support
Salary: $23.673 - $27.445/hr
*These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization
*Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

Education
Valid Drivers' license and access to a reliable vehicle

Service Delivery Skills, Expertise and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience working in community, preferably with the program's target population
Experience providing outreach with hard to hard-to-reach populations

Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills

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

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

Please submit your application here: https://mountcarmelclinic.applytojobs.ca/community+services/32806

This link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website: https://www.mountcarmel.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/#current-postings

We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & apply via link for the interview.