Job Description

Street Outreach Worker Duties: - Provide first point contact intake for youth (16-22) in our community identified as homeless or vulnerably housed. - Discuss housing options in the community and identify requires emergency supports (i.e. rapid response bed). - Identify healthy connections, relationships, or influences in youths\' lives and assist the youth in strengthening these supports. - Assist clients in: finding and accessing appropriate services and resources, identify barriers, and advocate for reintegration into the education or vocational sector. - Meet regularly with clients to assess progress and adjust program as necessary. -Liaise between project service providers. - Participate in case conference with community agencies on behalf of youth - Accompany clients to appointments where appropriate, a reliable, insured vehicle is a must; - Provide client/landlord mediation services to client in unstable/room house situations facing eviction to prevent, if possible, the eviction; - Accept referrals from the faith community, Social Development, Horizon Health and other community partners; - Liaise with other partners and agencies to encourage the use of the outreach Hub; - Conduct outreach activities to promote and raise awareness about our organization\'s programs and services; - Engage with individuals and communities to build relationships and provide information on available resources; - Collaborate with team members to develop and implement outreach strategies and initiatives; Education and knowledge:

• Diploma in a related 2 year human, social services field.
• Valid Drivers\xe2\x80\x99 License, Class 5 with a clean abstract.

Experience:
- Previous experience in outreach or community engagement roles is preferred
- Strong public speaking skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences
- Experience in supervising or leading teams is a plus
- Project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute outreach initiatives
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis techniques
- Ability to recruit and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate others towards a common goal
- Knowledge community needs is beneficial
- Administrative skills, including record keeping, report writing, and basic computer proficiency We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while gaining valuable experience in outreach work. To apply for this position, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We will contact selected candidates for further steps in the hiring process. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Stephen, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person