FT - Outreach Worker (ACES, Vancouver)

Connective•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$28 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide outreach support to client(s) referred to Connective and assist individuals achieve sustainable employment. The role involves delivering effective employment programs, liaising with various stakeholders, completing assessments, developing individualized plans, and providing direct support to participants and employers. The Outreach Worker will also organize and provide employment skills training, life skills, and work site orientation, as well as community-based employment support and follow-up coaching.

Requirements

Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
Ability to successfully pass a reference check
Valid BC 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 client
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
Covid-19 Vaccination

Nice To Haves

Graduated with a Degree or Diploma in Humanities or Social Science with an emphasis on Social Work, Counselling Criminology; equivalencies may be considered
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
A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
Understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
Extensive knowledge of community services and resources
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 service users
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

Ensures that effective employment programs are delivered
Liaises with other Connective staff/management regarding potential referrals of suitable participants for the ACES employment program, or for referrals of participants already in the ACES program to other Connective programs and services.
Liaises with contractors who provide training or certification in assisting participants achieving employment
Completes Intake and Employability Assessments to determine eligibility and suitability for the program
Ensures all skills training and employment activities will enhance and support participants to acquire the skills, experience and credentials required to secure Sustainable Employment or move on to further education and training leading to Sustainable Employment; the training must be aligned with the needs and level of employability of the participants
Based on individual need, provides a combination of employment assistance services, skills development training, and/or wage subsidies in order for each participant to achieve the expected participant outcomes
Conducts in depth assessment of participants training needs (personality, vocational and essential skills assessments)
Works with each participant to develop an individualized plan including identifying training needs, key steps, timelines, resources and milestones to achieve employment or career goals, using the Case Administration Management System
Actively develops volunteer and job placements in the community for participants
Provides direct support to employers in hiring and supporting participants to maintain employment including developing training plans
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with relevant community services and agencies
Is knowledgeable of community agencies for effective participant referrals and support
Liaises with government, community agencies, and members of the general public
Participates in opportunities such as information fairs in correctional institutions or in the community to promote Connective employment programs and other services
Establishes and maintains effective/collaborative relationships in the employment/business sector to garner volunteer or job opportunities for participants
Organizes institutional based employment skills, life skills, skills enhancement and worksite orientation
Provides and organizes community-based employment support, follows-up employment coaching and ensures participant engagement
Interviews applicants for suitability and ensures adherence to program criteria
Locates and secures appropriate placement for program participants and monitor/support the participant in their work experience with employment coaching
Provides one-to-one outreach support
Completes monthly evaluations by program staff on achievement and progress; collects workplace evaluation from employers