Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Community Outreach Services

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Casual

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

SS11

Union

OTH

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting will be used to fill 1 casual position working up to 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

About us

Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Outreach Services (COS), the position is based in the Whitehorse Public Library as a part of a collaboration between the Departments of Health and Social Services and Community Services.

Your impact

This position is a key initiative within the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan, designed to enhance the safety, health, and overall well-being of downtown Whitehorse. The incumbent provides client-centered,



trauma informed on-site outreach support to individuals accessing the Whitehorse Public Library who may face challenges in navigating and accessing a broad range of social and community supports due to their complex needs.

- For more information on this job, please contact Mireille Simon, Supervisor Community Outreach Services at [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Katie Terrion, HR Consultant at (phone hidden) or [email protected]

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Significant application and job requirements





Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

- Recent experience working directly with vulnerable individuals.
- Recent experience directly providing trauma informed care based on best practices.
- Knowledge and experience with Harm Reduction practices.
- Experience in crisis intervention, crisis prevention, and de-escalation.
- Training and experience assessing individuals’ risks to self-harm, and/or others will be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a high functioning multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and be flexible with a constantly evolving workload.
- Demonstrated ability to provide services from a trauma informed lens.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management and relationship building skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders.

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

- The incumbent regularly interacts with members of the public, including individuals w

📌 Library Outreach Worker (Canada)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Canada