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Specialized Outreach Worker, Part-Time (11hrs)

Specialized Outreach Worker, Part-Time (11hrs)

WJS CanadaBritish Columbia, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$27.00 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

In Your Role You Will

  • Initiate contact with referred individuals. Assist manager with intake interviews and assess suitability for services. Assess support needs and formulate service plans with individuals.
  • Make referrals to other programs, agencies and / or community resources as appropriate.
  • Assist individuals to plan goals and provides support in accessing community, skill development, employment skills, guidance and emotional support. Monitor their well being and provide feedback and support to families of clients and other stakeholders in their lives.
  • Recognize and analyze potential emergency situations and develop strategies to deal with them. Utilize their knowledge of persons with developmental disabilities, FAS / FAE and / or Autism Spectrum Disorder, develop service plans and front line instruction around crisis management, problem solving and community based instruction.
  • Help individuals access resources in the community and provide referrals to services. Assist individuals to obtain temporary or permanent housing either directly or by coordinating with other agencies. Provide information that helps individuals make better-informed choices.
  • Advocate for the individuals and assist them in self-advocacy.
  • Review individuals’ progress and make reports regarding their daily activities and progress.
  • Liaise with other agencies, professionals, ministry staff and the community.
  • Develop Personalized Service Plans that are person centered and comprehensive in line with Dr. Shalock’s Quality of Life Indicators.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

  • A degree, diploma or certificate in one of the humanities, social work or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of one year experience working with persons with a developmental disability, and sexualized behaviour
  • Working knowledge of drug addiction
  • Valid CPR / First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and current driver’s abstract (hiring subject to abstract review), with their own reliable vehicle (including appropriate liability insurance - $2million)
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or equivalent (i.e. MANDT) certification (or ability to obtain during probationary period)
  • Clear physician’s note confirming suitability, including a negative tuberculosis screening test
  • Successful candidate must sign an oath of confidentiality, a conflict of interest statement, abuse protocols and a code of ethics statement.
  • Must have consistent / reliable access to a computer / working printer / scanner / copier
  • Cellular phone with data plan (compensation provided for business use of personal device)
  • Familiarity of available resources within the Lower Mainland
  • Applicants will be required to provide three (3) professional references that Taproot Community Support Services will be able to contact in a timely manner at time of interview.

    What Taproot Community Support Services Does

    At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

    Our Employees Enjoy

  • Work / life balance
  • Learning and career development opportunities
  • Fair, competitive wages
  • Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
  • Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees
  • Professional development opportunities and job-related training
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Long Service Milestone rewards
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website : taproot.ca

    No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

    Equal-Opportunity Employer

    Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

    We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

    No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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