Street outreach worker

AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area situated in North Bay, ON P1B 2Y5 is currently looking for applications for the role of Street outreach worker who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work morning, day, evening, and weekend shifts, and must be willing to work flexible hours.

Employer Name: AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area
Position: Street outreach worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $43,636.48 annually / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: North Bay, ON P1B 2Y5

Also hiring: Associate Finance Manager 

Job Description

  • The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
  • The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
  • The candidate must assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs.
  • The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
  • The candidate must perform food preparation duties.
  • The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
  • The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
  • The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
  • The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
  • The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must hold an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate, a Mental Health First Aid Certificate, a Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, and a valid CPR Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should be accurate.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking the initiative.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in a site environment that includes education or training, personal and social adjustment and health (such as substance abuse, gambling, and behaviour disorders), socio-economic needs or conditions (including housing, nutrition, unemployment, and financial assistance), and services for the homeless.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
  • The candidate must work in various locations to support employees stationed at different worksites.
  • The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
  • The candidate must work in a social service or charity agency, delivering programs and support that address community needs and promote social welfare.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • The target audience includes culturally diverse groups, and the street population.

Computer and technology knowledge

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about Electronic mail and MS Office.

Area of work experience

  • The candidate must have work experience in a community service organization.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced reliability security clearance to meet security and safety requirements.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • Public transportation is available for commuting to the work location.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must manage a large workload.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Health, Financial, Long-term and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Disability benefits are tax-free financial compensation for the impact of a service-related injury or disease on your life; a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses; Paramedical services coverage, make up a piece of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, and provide coverage for several types of healthcare practitioners and Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement between the employer and the union representing the bargaining unit as well as Group insurance benefits provided by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents and Mileage compensation, which is the cost associated with using their private vehicle for business-related errands and trips.
  • Under Long-term benefits, the selected candidate will receive Long-term care insurance that covers all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for people aged 65 or older or those with a chronic condition requiring constant supervision as well as Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
  • In addition to the Health, Financial and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive other benefits, including any accrued compensation or executive advantages not payable on or after termination under a plan, policy, or company program, paid time off (volunteering or personal days) that allows employees to volunteer during the workday while still being compensated and team-building opportunities to enhance employee engagement and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

acnbaed@gmail.com

In person

147 McIntyre St. W. suite 102
North Bay, ON
P1B 2Y5
Between 08:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.

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