*Please See Below for Shift Details*
This posting is open to all qualified applicants.
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 welcome. A team approach is critical to living out our mission and values and directing our work.
Reporting to the Community Centre Manager and being part of the 919 Community Centre Team, the Street Outreach Worker provides support to homeless individuals on the street covering the downtown Victoria area. These individuals are living on the fringes in the Greater Victoria area and often fall between the cracks and do not frequent other community resources or have been banned from these facilities. The Street Outreach workers will be mobile and will meet homeless individuals wherever they are currently staying.
The goal is to build relationships with the homeless individuals, connect them to appropriate services, listen to their needs to assess and interpret behavior, assess risks, define problems, and provide the appropriate support and counselling. Develop and implement short-term issue-specific intervention plans within the Street Outreach program. Plans and conducts individual counselling sessions. Provides skill building in problem areas.
Skills and Abilities:
Education and knowledge:
Training and Experience:
OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Working Conditions/Compensation:
Shifts: Full time, 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm
Compensation: $26.74 to $30.69 per hour
Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation. Excellent benefits after successful completion of 3 months of full-time employment.
This position requires union membership.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are invited to submit a covering letter with their resume detailing their related background, experience and qualifications by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 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 #23.57 – 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.
