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Outreach Worker

Saskatchewan Health Authority - 990 emplois

Saskatoon, SK

Détails de l'emploi :

Télétravail
Temporaire
Expérimenté

Avantages :

Modalités de travail flexibles

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.
  • Ability to communicate, collaborate and maintain effective working and relationships with other community agencies and partners in the communities.
  • Understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on health.
  • Knowledge of health and social service systems.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to work independently as well as work as a team member; Confidence and independence to do home visits on own.
  • Self-motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Able to set good boundaries.
  • A working knowledge of an Indigenous language would be an asset.
  • Cultural sensitivity to indigenous issues.
  • Knowledge and compatibility with CHSA policies and procedures.
  • Must be bondable.

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