CPO R - Community Integration Specialist

CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist - (121924)

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA

The Community Integration Services Branch is a dedicated and established team of Community Integration Specialists who work closely with frontline support workers, outreach staff, and emergency shelter coordinators. This team collaborates with a range of professionals to provide essential support to B.C.’s most underserved individuals. We value our team’s commitment to client-centered care and their efforts to meet clients where they are, ensuring they receive financial assistance and help navigating complex social services.

Community Integration Specialists work in the community 80-85% of their scheduled work week using in-reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services. You will support individuals to navigate government systems and access necessary services, particularly within the Province’s complex care housing sites. Responsibilities include intensive case management, expedited intakes, and coordinated housing inspections. This role is crucial in lowering barriers for those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, trauma, and addiction, fostering community integration and independence.

By building relationships with diverse stakeholders, you will make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve.

• Secondary school graduation and 3 years related experience
  * OR
• Evergreen Certificate and 4 years related experience
  * OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

* Related experience must include at least two of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:

• Providing services to people who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness
• Providing services to people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Providing services to people with disabilities

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

• Experience working in a community-based role (i.e., outreach worker, shelter worker, health care worker, social worker, etc.)
• Experience working in community organizations and/or with multiple service providers
• Experience using a trauma-informed approach to client service
• Direct or indirect lived experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges
• Due to the nature of this role, preference may be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Métis), LGBTQ2S+, a person with a disability, and/or a visible minority, with the required combination of education and experience

• Full time on-site requirements
• This posting will be used to fill both current and temporary appointments. There is currently one (1) permanent opportunity in Langley.
• Applicant must be able to physically work in one of the specified locations. Applicants will not be placed elsewhere in the province.
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
• Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
• The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous applicants originating from the land now known as Canada.

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples. For more information, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history with start and end dates, and any relevant information related to the job.

YES – You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Applicants who are selected may be assessed on knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements.