Outreach Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

1d•CA$26 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

The objective of the Outreach Program is to provide support to clients living with HIV, who are living with complex needs in relation to adherence to treatment and engagement in primary care services. The Outreach Program supports clients in Winnipeg through Nine Circles Community Health Centre and the Health Sciences Centre HIV Program site. The Outreach Team works in tandem with the Social Work Team to support clients to be empowered in addressing the impact of the social determinants of health in their lives, and to have a voice in the various systems that affect them. The job is a full time permanent position. The regular workdays for this position will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Regular hours are 7.75 hours per day (net of breaks). Occasional evenings and weekends shifts may be required. Overtime is not a normal requirement of this position. The position is classified as Group 56, on the CUPE Local 204 salary scale. A comprehensive benefit package is provided as per employee eligibility via HEB Manitoba.

Requirements

A Community College certificate in Social Services, or health related discipline combined with a minimum of three years related experience; OR A combination of health-related education, along with extensive experience in working with people with diverse needs and challenges as it relates to the social determinants of health, with direct experience in community-based health and social service programs
Extensive personal and/or professional experience working with diverse populations who are reflective of Nine Circles clients
Knowledge of addictions, mental health, sexually transmitted infections including HIV and Hepatitis C
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with computers
Experience in documentation in medical chart
Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 drivers’ license
Access to a reliable vehicle
Clean drivers’ abstract provided upon hire and as required per Nine Circles policy
Criminal records, child abuse and vulnerable sector checks provided upon hire and as required by Nine Circles policy

Nice To Haves

Fluency in languages other than English

Responsibilities

Provide support to clients living with HIV, who are living with complex needs in relation to adherence to treatment and engagement in primary care services.
Support clients to be empowered in addressing the impact of the social determinants of health in their lives, and to have a voice in the various systems that affect them.
Provide outreach services in a variety of settings including a primary care clinic site, outreach settings including community settings, shelters, encampments and client’s homes.