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EPL Outreach Worker Stanley A. Milner LibraryCity of Edmonton • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
EPL Outreach Worker Stanley A. Milner Library

EPL Outreach Worker Stanley A. Milner Library

City of Edmonton • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
25 days ago
Salary
CA$37.50 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the community the Edmonton Public Library has an incredible opportunity for an Outreach Worker you will workwith community members and agencies to address the systemic issues and needs faced by socially vulnerable library visitors who spend time in and around the Stanley A. Milner Library and designated EPL -building through roving service to connect with vulnerable and socio-economic diverse individuals within the library is also a focus.

Our Outreach Workers have two main to complete vulnerability assessments and work with individuals who have intersecting needs that require long term solutions such as income housing education employment mental health and addictions. The Outreach Workers provide individuals with information support referrals and advocacy to assist them in making positive changes in their they serve as a resource to managers and library staff supporting them to work effectively with and provide information services for socially vulnerable library visitors for the purpose of delivering quality customer service and library programs. EPLs Outreach Worker team works directly with the public by providing services in private appointments maintaining a presence on the public floor of the library and via drop in sessions.

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  • Social Work degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Experience with de-escalation techniques and non-violent intervention.
  • Experience and proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office programs.
What do you need to bring to this position
  • Ability to build relationships with community agencies and socially vulnerable and socio-economically diverse community in a non-judgmental trauma-informed way.
  • Knowledge of resources and social services available in the community.
  • Proven ability to work in a respectful and client-focused manner.
  • Effective problem solving skills and ability to exercise reasonable and professional judgment.
  • Client-focus oriented and ability to exercise initiative commitment and enthusiasm in completing the work.
  • Superior communication interpersonal and conflict management skills.
  • Great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently.
  • Ability to demonstrate resilience through self-awareness to ensure effective self-care.
  • Embraces a harm reduction approach emphasizing unconditional positive regard and respect for client autonomy.

Note:

  • Satisfactory background screening is required for this position which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.
  • This position consists of varied schedules which include day evening and weekend shifts.
  • This position is required to travel through Edmonton. consists of varied schedules which include day evening and weekend shifts.

Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact its very simple: We share. We share stories ideas and experiences. We share with our customers our communities and are Edmontons largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.

Pay Band:
$37.50 - $47.87 per hour.*Approximately $68521 - $87471 per annum based on a 35 hour work week.

Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 37 - 47
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