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Join Our Team as a Street Outreach Worker!

Company: Persons Community Solutions

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Salary: $25.00 hourly

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a heart for helping those in need? As a Street Outreach Worker at Persons Community Solutions, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals facing various challenges, including homelessness, mental health issues, and socio-economic hardships. This is an exciting opportunity to engage directly with diverse populations and provide essential services that can change lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and case histories to document client interactions.
• Assess clients' needs and determine their eligibility for specific services.
• Perform administrative tasks to support program operations.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to ensure ongoing support.
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services.
• Resolve conflict situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Liaise with other social service agencies and healthcare providers.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• Assist clients with special needs to ensure they receive appropriate support.

Who We Serve

Our outreach efforts focus on a wide range of target audiences, including:

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents and children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Elderly individuals
• Families
• Persons with disabilities (visual, hearing, intellectual, learning, mental health, physical)
• Street population and young offenders

Qualifications

While no formal degree or diploma is required, the following certifications and skills are essential:

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid and CPR Certificates

Work Environment

You will be working in an urban community agency setting, engaging with clients in various environments. The role requires the ability to work independently, attention to detail, and a commitment to client-focused service.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Criminal record check and child abuse registry check.
• Experience in community service organizations is an asset.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Efficient interpersonal skills and interpersonal awareness.
• Strong judgment and ethical values.
• Client-focused mindset and flexibility.
• Team player attitude.

Benefits

• Free parking available.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about supporting individuals in need and have the skills to thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Join us at Persons Community Solutions and be a part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in our community.

Note: The application process will be handled separately through our system.

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.