Summer Outreach/Family Services worker - Canada Summer Jobs

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Abbotsford, BC

5d•CA$18 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Outreach/Family Services Worker will be working with persons who are homeless or other marginalized individuals. He/she will assist Outreach Workers and Family Services Worker by providing services for the homeless clients: engaging in conversations to assess their needs and direct them to the services that The Salvation Army provides such as shower, hygiene needs, Meal Centre Services (lunch), laundry, food hampers, nursing assistance, outreach assistance, shelter assistance. This is a Summer Job position for 35 hours/week for 8 weeks. This is a Fixed Term Contract Position. Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who require employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license
Complete a Criminal Record Check
Good computer skills
Excellent verbal/written skills
Able to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimal supervision
Background check consent
A clean drivers abstract
Completion of required Health and Safety training
Must meet Canada Summer Jobs program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Family Services (Clothing Vouchers, food hampers, rental supplements)
Working in Client Café (Laundry, showers, kitchen, client services)
Outreach (Working in the field addressing client needs and meeting needs accordingly)
Case Planning (training with case planners, learning client interviewing, learning BC Housing data base system)