Community Outreach Worker (Fort St. James)

Community Outreach Worker (Fort St. James)

23 Sep
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Tl'azt'en Nation
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Fort St. James

23 Sep

Tl'azt'en Nation

Fort St. James

Job post summary

Date posted: June 3, 2026

Pay: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on education and experience

Job Type: Full time

Work Location: In community, Tache, BC. Daily on site attendance required.

Tl’azt’en Nation is seeking a caring, reliable, and community minded Outreach Worker to join our Social Development Department in Tache, BC.

This is a meaningful front line role for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of community members. The Outreach Worker will support individuals and families accessing Income Assistance, Adult In Home Care, and related community services. This position helps connect people to the supports they need, promotes stability and wellbeing, and plays an key role in strengthening community care.

This is an in community position. The successful candidate will be required to report to site daily, as the role involves direct support to clients, families, staff, and service providers.

About the Role The Outreach Worker will provide practical, respectful, and culturally appropriate support to community members. This includes helping clients identify needs, access services, develop support plans, navigate systems, and connect with health, housing, employment, social, and wellness resources.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, building trust, solving problems, and supporting community wellness in a hands on way.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct outreach support to community members receiving Income Assistance and Adult In Home Care services.

Work with clients to identify needs and develop individualized support plans with short term and long term goals.

Support clients in accessing health, social, housing, employment, wellness,



and community services.

Advocate for clients and help them navigate systems, forms, appointments, referrals, and available supports.

Coordinate and support the Adult In Home Care Program, including homemaking services, file management, seasonal cleaning coordination, and service tracking.

Build strong working relationships with community programs, agencies, service providers, and informal support networks.

Deliver wellness and health education outreach based on community needs.

Prepare intake forms, assessments, progress notes, service reports, and other client documentation.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client files.

Monitor support plans to ensure services remain appropriate and responsive.

Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and interagency planning as needed.

Identify service gaps, emerging needs, and barriers affecting clients and families.

Support community based initiatives that promote wellness, independence, safety, and self sufficiency.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Social Development Manager.

Qualifications

Post secondary education in Social Development, Human Services, Social Work, Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience providing outreach, advocacy, client support, or community based services.





Ability to support individuals and families facing social, health, housing, financial, or personal challenges.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.

Experience with client documentation, file management, and basic reporting.

Knowledge of community resources, referral processes, and support services.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, email, and computer systems.

Knowledge of Tl’azt’en Nation culture and community, or willingness to learn.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Benefits

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Why Join Tl’azt’en Nation

This position offers the opportunity to work directly in community and be part of a team focused on care, connection, and practical support. The Outreach Worker helps community members build stability, access services, and move toward greater independence and wellbeing.

For the right person, this role is more than a job. It is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful community based work, build strong relationships, and support the wellbeing of Tl’azt’en Nation members and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Outreach: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Outreach Worker (Fort St. James)
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📍 Fort St. James

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