Outreach Helper

Cover Letters and Resumes labelled Outreach Helper, Saskatoon can be emailed to chantel.huel@str8-up.ca. STR8 UP appreciates everyone who does apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

STR8 UP's outreach supports adults and youth in correctional facilities and the community as they move through the justice system and transition out of the gang lifestyle to become responsible community members. They face major socio-economic and health challenges, systemic racism, addictions, and individual challenges. Outreach advocates, mediates, counsels, mentors, and negotiates resources on their behalf. Must be living a healthy lifestyle.
The Outreach Worker is part of a wrap-around team that provides support and consultation to the Primary Outreach Workers. The Outreach Worker will be responsible for supporting and implementing case plans and assisting with all aspects of the development and delivery of programming. The OW provides support to Primary Outreach Workers and service providers in developing participants' release (if applicable) and monthly service plans. The OW will interact with participants, help identify and establish appropriate community supports, as well as coordinate administrative aspects of case management. The delegated Primary Outreach Worker in consultation retains final decision-making responsibility.
To qualify, you will possess or be working towards a degree or diploma in human services in any of the following fields: Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, and Indigenous Studies, or relevant experience equivalent.