Homelessness Outreach Worker

Position Summary
HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH WORKER (2 POSITIONS)

Job

SHORT-TERM (APRX UP TO 2 YEARS)/FULL-TIME

Location:

VANCOUVER, BC

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking "Apply" below.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE ORGANIZATION
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.

Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.

Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.

Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).

An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.

Participation in community and charitable events.

Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status.

HOMELESSNESS OUTREACH WORKER (2 POSITIONS):
($64,991.02 - $75,143.40 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Coordinated Access and Assessment Manager, the Homelessness Outreach Worker connects with people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in community locations. He/She/They aides and assists individuals to navigate housing and related support system(s). The incumbent collaborates and partners with shelters and supportive housing providers, and homelessness service agencies to ensure an integrated system of supports and services.

As a core member of a multidisciplinary regional homelessness and encampment response team (HEART), the position supports communities to prevent, minimize and or resolve encampments and respond to homelessness through coordination and rapid support for individuals sheltering outdoors.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma plus completion of post-secondary courses in social housing, community development, mental health, trauma counselling and or other relevant discipline.

Considerable progressive experience in working with individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty on account of physical, mental, or psychological disability, and or, substance use challenges.

Sound experience in liaising with government, private and community-based housing providers and working with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Some experience with crisis management and or de-escalation techniques.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

Tier 4 Criminal Record Check Required.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of causal factors of homelessness, mental illness and or addiction.

Sound understanding of the importance of cultural and community connections in supporting individuals to improve well-being, exit homelessness and thrive in housing.

Good understanding or lived experience of the impacts of residential schools,…