(Temporary) FT - Outreach Worker (SRSP- Nanaimo)

ROLE PURPOSE    This position will provide outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective by our funders and community partners. This role will assist with improving housing stability through an integrated service provision approach and aid vulnerable individuals with maintaining housing in the private rental market.   STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.   This is a temporary position   Term ending on March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to program funding/approval and operational requirementsHOURS (35 Hours Per Week) Monday to Friday, 0830 - 1600.   REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS   Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate  Participates as a member of Connective team to ensure quality and continuity of services to clients  Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required   Liaises with Connective staff as necessary  Accepts clinical direction from the care team    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES    Conducts referral consultations based on criteria, urgency and other factors to aid with a successful transfer or referral process  Works with the client, research background material, and seeks the input of other professionals and family members, to provide the assessment that will ascertain needs and postulate intervention possibilities  Works with the client to consider issues and creates a mutually agreed intervention and support plan that has measurable short- and long-term goals  Ensures aspects of daily living, including but not limited to housing, nutrition, clothing, hygiene, leisure lifestyle and access, employment, and education are addressed in planning  Provide coordinated case management services, physical health, mental wellness and substance use supports, social, emotional and community supports, personal care and personal living supports, food security supports, indigenous cultural supports  Provide direct nonclinical supports to recipients and work with community partners including the health authorities  When and as needed, provides a wide range of interventions to support the client in addressing and accomplishing the established goals  Interacts with other professionals, family members, and organizations to ensure services, admissions, and treatments are in the client’s interest and supportive of long-term goals  Data collection and input through monthly reports and analysis of case notes  Required to drive between various sites to meet with clients and community partners, as well as transport individuals between sites or to appointments within the community  Participates in staff meetings as requested by the Program Manager  Other duties as subsequently negotiated    WORKING CONDITIONS    Functions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the care team  Adheres to Connective policies and procedures  Is available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends, as determined by program/client needs and schedules  Is a member of CUPE Local 1936-11  Receives benefits and works within the working conditions as outlined in the collective agreement and personnel manual    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS   Graduate with a Diploma or Certificate in relevant field with one year of related experience  Demonstrate a clear ability to respond well in crisis situations  Experience with clients with a history of conflict with the law, developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders, interaction with social agencies and experiencing psychiatric/personality disorders  Understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities  Extensive knowledge of community services in Northern British Columbia  Experience in assessment, case/care plan development and implementation  Demonstrated an ability to deal with potential violence  Demonstrated an ability to develop programs tailored to the particular diverse needs of the individual  Commitment to Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation, cultural safety, and decolonization practices  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English    REQUIREMENTS    Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check  Current Emergency First Aid Certificate   Class 5 driver’s license  Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients  Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements    COMPENSATION   As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $29.22 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.