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Union Gospel Mission
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Mission
22 Oct
Union Gospel Mission
Mission
Community Outreach Worker, Mobile Mission, Fraser Valley (Permanent, Full-Time)
Job Category : Community
Requisition Number : COMMU
- Posted : October 6, 2026
- Full-Time
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Description
Are you ready to be a beacon of hope in the community, reaching out to those who need it most? If you have a heart for serving others and the skills to make a difference, we want you on our team
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday 8-4pm. The starting range for this position is $26.26 to $28.70 per hour.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Model Christ in word and deed.
- Counsel up to the level of personal expertise and refer as necessary.
- Refer and assist community members in finding suitable, safe accommodation.
- Provide support on behalf of community members, to external services.
- Stock and restock, order materials, clean and maintain vehicle for each evening’s readiness and duties.
- Drive into allies, parks, and back-roads, with the purpose of intentional contact with those in need.
- Minister in the aforementioned areas during all weather conditions.
- Provide feedback information to maintain the heartbeat of the community and an up-to-date understanding of the needs of the areas being served.
- Train and oversee interns and volunteers going out on the Mobile Mission.
- Maintain specific logs relating to the Mobile Mission.
- Ensure the smooth functioning of the Mobile Mission Vehicle, including coordinating office services (e.g., cleaning), and report any need for maintenance to the Maintenance Dept.
- Complete administrative responsibilities (ie. time log, stories, reports, stats).
- As a member of the Outreach Team, provide support as well as referral services to clients from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
- Participate in staff meetings, training and development opportunities.
- Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Agreement with UGM's Mission Statement (see and Statement of Faith.
- Personal knowledge and experience of the saving work of Jesus Christ.
- Understanding of the importance of a high level of confidentiality within the organization and its clientele.
- Ability to bring assistance to individuals living on the streets where there is the possibility of facing difficult and dangerous situations.
- Experience working in a community organization, foundation or ministry.
- Experience dealing with complex matters.
- 2-3 years of related work experience is required.
- Related post-secondary education preferred.
- Consideration may be given to alternate combinations of lived experience and education.
- Valuable English skills (verbal, reading and writing).
- Basic computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Ability to work independently under the direction of a Supervisor.
- Identify and solve problems and follow through on initiatives.
- Complete UGM Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course.
- Adaptability/ Flexibility (Level 3)
Adjust approach to meet needs of changing conditions, situations, and people to work effectively in difficult or ambiguous situations.
- Christ-likeness (Level 2)
Demonstrate the love of Christ in word and deed by living out the values of the Gospel.
- Client-Service Orientation (Level 2)
Provide service excellence by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting needs within personal, professional, and organizational capacities and boundaries.
- Interpersonal Rapport/Savvy (Level 3)
Establish and maintain relationships with others based on mutual respect, trust, sensitivity, transparency, empathy, compassion, tact, and diplomacy.
- Self-Care (Level 2)
Deliberately and continuously apply professional and personal self-care to sustain optimal productivity and maintain physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health.
- Self-Management (Level 2)
Manage emotions and strong feelings while maintaining a calm and tactful demeanor under a broad range of challenging circumstances.
- Teamwork and Cooperation (Level 2)
Work collaboratively and productively across the organization to achieve common goals, while demonstrating respect, cooperation, collaboration, and consensus-building.
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