Street Outreach Worker
Duties:
- Directly engage visibly homeless people living in public places, hidden homeless and those at risk of homelessness;
- Complete an intake and assessment of each client;
- Refer people to services;
- Refer clients to income assistance and assist with application as required;
- Refer clients to support services and assist with application;
- Accompany clients to appointments where appropriate, a reliable, insured vehicle is a must;
- To have ongoing contact with NB Housing Corp staff and other application zone staff to provide progress updates;
- Provide client/landlord medication services to client in unstable/room house situations facing eviction to prevent, if possible, the eviction;
- Accept referrals from the faith community, Social Development, Horizon Health and other community partners;
- Liaise with other partners and agencies to encourage the use of the outreach Hub;
- Conduct outreach activities to promote and raise awareness about our organization's programs and services;
- Engage with individuals and communities to build relationships and provide information on available resources;
- Collaborate with team members to develop and implement outreach strategies and initiatives;
- Collect data and feedback from community members to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts;
- Recruit volunteers and community partners to support outreach activities;
- Provide administrative support, including maintaining records and preparing reports
Education and knowledge:
- Diploma in a related 2 year human, social services field.
- Valid Drivers’ License, Class 5 with a clean abstract.
Experience:
- Previous experience in outreach or community engagement roles is preferred
- Strong public speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences
- Experience in supervising or leading teams is a plus
- Project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute outreach initiatives
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques
- Ability to recruit and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate others towards a common goal
- Knowledge community needs is beneficial
- Administrative skills, including record keeping, report writing, and basic computer proficiency
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while gaining valuable experience in outreach work.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We will contact selected candidates for further steps in the hiring process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Stephen, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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