Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness

Position Overview

This position assists with finding housing for individuals and families recently evicted or at risk of eviction. Client services include liaising with landlords, including social housing, support in acquiring , accessing income supports such as EIA, and finding rental housing. The Community Outreach Worker provides short-term ongoing support to promote successful tenancies and individual well-being.

• Arrange and support rental unit viewings, landlord interviews, and lease negotiations.
• Provide tenant support including education on rights and responsibilities, home visits, and connection to local community resources.
• Identify, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with local landlords.

• Education
  Valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Service Delivery Skills, Expertise and Experience
  Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program's target population
  Experience providing outreach with hard-to-reach populations
• Critical Skills
  Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Focus on Results
  Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes
• Alignment with Organizational Values
  Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values
• Indigenous Understanding
  Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families
• Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration
  Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness
• MCC Philosophies
  Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work
• Communication
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems
• Assets
  Post-secondary education in a Social Services field

All positions are subject to Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill, and ability required for the position.