Street outreach worker
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Services for the homeless
Work setting
- Various locations
- Shelter for the homeless
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Adolescents
- Culturally diverse groups
- Elderly
- Females
- Males
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Street population
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Night shift premium