#2025-025 | Community Outreach Worker - Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe

Date: April 2, 2025
Position: Community Outreach Worker
Status: Part-Time, (0.6 FTE), Permanent
Hours of Work*: *Monday-Friday: 8:45am 5:00pm
Department: Early Learning & Parenting
Job Posting No.: #2025-025
Reports to: Program Manager - MIK - Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe
Closing Date: April 16, 2025, at 4:00pm
Union: CUPE - Community Support
Hourly Rate: $25.181 - $29.193 hourly
*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

Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe (MIK) supports women and children affected by systemic marginalization and substance use who have complex health and social needs. Functioning as part of a coordinated service delivery team, the Outreach Worker works proactively with new and existing clients, offering a range of support and recovery services, within an existing service plan and on an as-needed basis. The Outreach Worker is a relationship-builder and advocate and provides service in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner, helping clients to build new skills and achieve their goals

Qualifications

Education
Must have a 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 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 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, including Microsoft Office suite

Assets
Post-Secondary Education in a Social Services field

Bona Fide Occupation Requirement
Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: this position is open to self-identifying female applicants only

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: https://mountcarmelclinic.applytojobs.ca/early+learning+and+parenting/37671

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 & applied via link for the interview.