Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work site environment Child welfare Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Crime prevention Services for the homeless Work setting Urban area Social service or charity agency Shelter for the homeless Community centre Tasks Prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Conduct social research Implement life skills workshops Refer offenders to community and social services programs Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Conduct follow-up assessments Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping activities Food preparation Provide suicide and crisis intervention Resolve conflict situations Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning Implement behaviour management programs Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Establish registry of special needs support workers Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Screen,



recruit and train volunteers and support staff Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Manage events Manage knowledge Offer mentoring Food safety/handling skills Supervision 1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Emergency child care first aid and CPR Target audience Aboriginal groups Females Males Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with mental health disabilities Street population Area of specialization Community services Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Accurate Productive interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Evening Flexible hours Employment terms options Day Other benefits Other benefits Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

📌 street outreach worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
📍 Thunder Bay