Job Description

Date: June 13, 2023
Position: Community Outreach Worker - Sage House
Status: Full Time (FTE 1.0) Term until May 31, 2025
Hours of Work*: *Monday - Friday: 10:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Department: Community Services
Job Posting No.: #2024-040
Reports to: Program Manager - Sage House
Closing Date: June 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Union: CUPE - Community
Salary: $23.673 - $27.445/hr
*These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization

• Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.Position SummarySage House is a non-judgmental space for street involved sex workers. We foster an environment of safety, pro-choice, and acceptance with a focus on health accountability. We recognize that our participants come to us with a variety of complex needs and gifts, therefore we respond with cultural safety, an open door and an emphasis on human rights using a strength-based approach. We never lose sight of our participants\' needs and voices and therefore we inclusively advocate with them to support their lives direction.Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Outreach Worker will offer early intervention for women involved in the sex trade through empathetic first response street level engagement through outreach services. The worker will also provide referrals and transitions to other services, continue to build/consolidate partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders, and provide preventative activities such as education in the community. The worker will also be expected to staff the drop-in, and attend all programs and department staff meetings and relevant Mount Carmel Clinic committees, In addition, the incumbent will be required to perform household duties on a rotating basis or as needed basis. This includes but is not limited to laundry services, food preparation, and cleaning.QualificationsEducation
Valid driver\'s license and access to a reliable vehicleSkills, Expertise and Experience
Minimum of 2 years\' experience working in community, preferably with program target population
Experience providing outreach with hard to reach populationCritical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skillsFocus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomesAlignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and valuesCommitment to Reconciliation
Knowledge and historical factors that affect the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and familiesTeamwork
Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awarenessMCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the workCommunication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systemsAssets
Post-secondary education in a Social Services field
Applicants with lived or living experience in the sex trade work are encouraged to self-declare on their resumeBona Fide Occupational Requirement
Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: This position is open to self-identifying female applicants onlyAll positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.Please submit application here:This link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website:We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.

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