street outreach worker

Experience

• Experience an asset

Education or Training

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behavior disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Community agency
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Knowledge of Diverse Groups

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Elderly
• Families
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Street population

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of Work Experience

• Community service organization

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player