Our Place Society (OPS) is an organization founded on progressive and inclusive Christian values and principles. We work as a team to create a nurturing atmosphere of home and family, where all are welcomed. A team approach is critical to living out our mission and values and to directing our work.
Our Place Society has taken over the Street Outreach work that was previously being done by Dandelion Society. In the spirit of Dandelion Society, and under the founding principle of unconditional love, we will have a team of two street outreach workers providing support to homeless individuals. These individuals are living on the fringes in the Greater Victoria area and often fall between the cracks. The Street Outreach workers will be mobile with a Van, and meet homeless individuals wherever they are currently staying. The goal is to build relationships with the homeless individuals, connect them to appropriate services and ensure their basic needs are being met.
Education and Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
Shifts: Full Time, Days, any 7.5 hours between 6am and 5pm
Compensation: $23.03 to $25.62 per hour.
Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation. Excellent, full employer paid benefits, after successful completion of 3 months of full-time employment.
Eligible candidates are invited to submit a covering letter with their resume detailing their related background, experience and qualifications by 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 to careers@ourplacesociety.com or to Our Place Society, Attention Marion Hoadley, HR Director, 919 Pandora Ave, Victoria, B.C. V8V 3P4. Please quote “File #21.69 – Street Outreach Worker” in the subject line.
Please note: All applications must have a cover letter to be considered.
We appreciate your time and interest in the position. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Our Place Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve, and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our Place Society welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently-abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.
