Community Outreach Worker, Mobile Fraser Valley

Are you ready to be a beacon of hope in the community, reaching out to those who need it most? If you have a heart for serving others and the skills to make a difference, we want you on our team!

As a member of the Fraser Valley, Mobile Mission team, you'll be on the front lines, connecting with individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, or addiction in the most vulnerable living situations. Join us in making a lasting impact as we work together to support and uplift those in need throughout the Fraser Valley. If you're ready to be part of a team that's changing lives and spreading hope.

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday 8-4pm. The starting range for this position is $26.26 to $28.70 per hour.

• Model Christ in word and deed.
• Counsel up to the level of personal expertise and refer as necessary.
• Refer and assist community members in finding suitable, safe accommodation.
• Provide support on behalf of community members, to external services.
• Stock and restock, order materials, clean and maintain vehicle for each evening’s readiness and duties.
• Drive into allies, parks, and back-roads, with the purpose of intentional contact with those in need.
• Minister in the aforementioned areas during all weather conditions.
• Provide feedback information to maintain the heartbeat of the community and an up-to-date understanding of the needs of the areas being served.
• Train and oversee interns and volunteers going out on the Mobile Mission.
• Maintain specific logs relating to the Mobile Mission.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of the Mobile Mission Vehicle, including coordinating office services (e.g., cleaning), and report any need for maintenance to the Maintenance Dept.
• Complete administrative responsibilities (ie. time log, stories, reports, stats).
• As a member of the Outreach Team, provide support as well as referral services to clients from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and development opportunities.
• Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Agreement with UGM’s Mission Statement (see ) and Statement of Faith.
• Personal knowledge and experience of the saving work of Jesus Christ.
• Understanding of the importance of a high level of confidentiality within the organization and its clientele.
• Ability to bring assistance to individuals living on the streets where there is the possibility of facing difficult and dangerous situations.
• Experience working in a community organization, foundation or ministry.
• Experience dealing with complex matters.
• 2-3 years of related work experience is required.
• Related post-secondary education preferred.
• Consideration may be given to alternate combinations of lived experience and education.
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license required.
• Good English skills (verbal, reading and writing).
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently under the direction of a Supervisor.
• Identify and solve problems and follow through on initiatives.
• Complete UGM Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course.

• Adaptability/ Flexibility (Level
  3)

Adjust approach to meet needs of changing conditions, situations, and people to work effectively in difficult or ambiguous situations.

• Christ-likeness (Level
  2)

Demonstrate the love of Christ in word and deed by living out the values of the Gospel.

• Client-Service Orientation (Level
  2)

Provide service excellence by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting needs within personal, professional, and organizational capacities and boundaries.

• Interpersonal Rapport/Savvy (Level
  3)

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