Job Description

Street Outreach

EGADZ requires a Full Time Outreach Workerfor The Street Outreach Program within EGADZ. (Shift Work Is Involved -Daytime/Evenings/Weekends)


EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.


The EGADZ Street Outreach provides support and services to those who are "at risk" or who are already leading "at risk" lifestyles. Outreach connects directly with individuals out in the community providing support in advocacy, mental health, addictions, homelessness, crisis, housing, emergency needs and follow up services.


The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with clients.

Qualifications:

Post secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle Knowledge of other agencies and resources within our community Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form Working knowledge of computers/windows Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues Must have a valid driver's license that reflects asafe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months). Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Persons(Within 6 Months) Ability to work shift work is a must-days/evenings/nights as well as weekends


Starting Wage $23.79 per hour


Pension and Health Benefit Program



Resumes labelled - Outreach Worker can be mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485- 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5 or emailed to

employment@egadz.ca

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EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.