Outreach Worker

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide ongoing support and advocacy to promote the well-being of CHSA individuals and families, particularly those who are hard to engage and those living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS according to the CHSA vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

• Two-year diploma in health care, social services or a related field, plus two years’ experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding of substance abuse disorders.
• Belief in harm reduction philosophy.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, medical and health issues, and traditions.
• Valid driver’s license and functional working vehicle. Drivers abstract will be required.
• Ability to communicate and build working relationships with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and maintain effective working and relationships with other community agencies and partners in the communities.
• Understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on health.
• Knowledge of health and social service systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as work as a team member; Confidence and independence to do home visits on own.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Able to set good boundaries.
• Cultural sensitivity to indigenous issues.
• Knowledge and compatibility with CHSA policies and procedures.
• Must be bondable.

Nice To Haves

• Counselling and community development work experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of HIV and Hepatitis C would be an asset.
• A working knowledge of an Indigenous language would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in dealing with their health problems; works with people affected by mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness and other psychosocial factors;
• Arranges for traditional or community support for families;
• Participates in family case conferences and crisis intervention;
• Provides one-on-one support to individuals through home visits, office visits, phone calls and transportation to health care appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree