street outreach worker

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Environment

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Services for pregnant teens
• Services for the homeless
• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
• Various locations
• Social assistance office
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

Target Audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Street population

Additional Information

Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Team player