Outreach Worker

Position #: Outreach Worker

Expected Start Date: asap

Union: CUPE 974

Facility: Saskatoon Community Clinic

City/Town: Saskatoon

Type: Temporary, one-year term

FTE

0.8-1.0 FTE

Job Description

To provide ongoing support and advocacy to promote the well-being of CHSA individuals and families, particularly those who are hard to engage and those living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS according to the CHSA vision, mission, and values.

Duties

• Assists clients in dealing with their health problems; works with people affected by mental illness, addictions, poverty, homelessness and other psychosocial factors;
• Arranges for traditional or community support for families;
• Participates in family case conferences and crisis intervention;
• Provides one-on-one support to individuals through home visits, office visits, phone calls and transportation to health care appointments.

• Education
• Two-year diploma in health care, social services or a related field, plus two years’ experience.
• Counselling and community development work experience would be an asset.
• Current registration with a professional licensing body, if applicable.

• Competencies
• Basic computer skills.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding of substance abuse disorders.
• Belief in harm reduction philosophy.
• Knowledge of HIV and Hepatitis C would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, medical and health issues, and traditions.
• Valid driver’s license and functional working vehicle. Drivers abstract will be required.
• Ability to communicate and build working relationships with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.