Indigenous Homelessness Outreach Worker; Community Social Service Diploma)

The salary range for this position is CAD $33.49/Hr.

- CAD $35.31/Hr.

Join the team as an Indigenous Homelessness Outreach Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at qathet General Hospital in beautiful Powell River, BC!

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to valuing diversity within our workforce. VCH encourages Indigenous applicants who identify as Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit), who may not possess all required qualifications but would become job ready through Employer provided training, orientation or mentoring, to apply.

Within the context of cultural safety and a client‑centred model, and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Indigenous Homelessness Outreach Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide support services to Indigenous individuals who are experiencing homelessness, precariously housed, and/or at risk of losing their housing. Using an outreach model, the Indigenous Homelessness Outreach Worker will provide outreach services to Indigenous individuals living in shelters, supported housing, and elsewhere to create linkages to other community resources and programs.

Liaises and works with the local First Nation community, other Indigenous serving organizations, community resources, and healthcare providers to assist Indigenous clients to access support services such as benefits or assistance as appropriate. Provides brief planning and coordination on issues related to homelessness or housing insecurity. Collaborates with Indigenous Elders, traditional teachers, and/or Knowledge Keepers to establish rapport with clients based on mutual respect and cultural safety.

Provides emotional and spiritual support by applying Indigenous traditions to everyday living to assist with problem solving day-to-day matters/issues of living. Provides care within the interdisciplinary model through trauma and violence‑informed practice, two‑eyed seeing practice, harm reduction and a recovery‑oriented care approach. Uses a strength‑based perspective to support the client to identify housing goals and housing options.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

This area is host to world‑class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock‑climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Service or related discipline and one (1) year's recent, related experience working with Indigenous clients with complex health and/or psychosocial problems or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position.
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous including First Nations, Metis or Inuit.
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