Street Outreach Worker_Relief

LOFT Community Services • Newmarket, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Street Outreach Worker provides daily mobile outreach (1:00pm - 9:00pm) to individuals throughout the York Region, in partnership with a network of other community partners. The goal of the program is to reach out and develop relationships with individuals who may be unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused and those with mental health &/or substance use issues. The service provides support, information, referrals, and various supplies to those in need. The program provides a mobile van service that operates seven days a week from 1:00pm – 9:00pm, except for statutory holidays in York Region. Using a harm reduction approach, the program provides services to residents of York Region experiencing homelessness and those living at low and moderate-income levels. Clients are able to receive support from the van for basic needs and life-saving services in a manner that fosters self-worth and dignity.

Requirements

• Relevant degree/diploma in Social Service
• 3 years’ experience working with the client population in order to apply theories to a practical setting
• Knowledge of issues faced by this population
• Valid G driver’s license and good drivers abstract
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to engage clients in highly personal areas.
• Highly developed problem solving and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Harm reduction skills
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Principals
• Computer literacy for statistical data collection
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services from a mobile outreach van 1-9 PM including: Information and referrals, Mental health &/or substance use support, Emotional support, Harm reduction supplies, Food, clothing and other basic need supplies, Support to access to emergency housing, Needle exchange.
• When not providing mobile outreach staff are engaged in obtaining and maintaining provisions for the van, preparing food, gathering resources for distribution, providing community outreach, advocacy for clients and system.

Benefits

• E-learning program available all year round
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees