Outreach Worker
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
À propos
This is an active, hands-on position involving patrolling, engaging with community members and local businesses, providing transportation to safe locations, and advocating for vulnerable individuals.
Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
Pay: $24.95/hour (+ $2.00/hour night shift premium form 11pm to 7am)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide respectful, non-judgmental, client-centered support.
- Conduct sweeps, engage with encampments, and connect with individuals in hidden or high-risk areas.
- Use sound judgment to support clients, including in harsh weather conditions.
- Advocate for clients and collaborate with partner agencies.
- Drive agency vehicles and transport individuals as needed.
- Respond to crises and on-site distress situations.
- Complete housing assessments (e.g., NSQs).
- Maintain professional conduct and uphold confidentiality.
- Liaise with community partners and facilitate educational sessions.
- Complete administrative tasks (case notes, reports, statistics).
- Support team collaboration and help onboard new staff.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in assessments, case management, outreach, or crisis intervention (asset).
- Strong interpersonal and advocacy skills.
- Proficiency in written and verbal English.
- Compassion, resilience, and adaptability.
- Clean drivers abstract.
Position Requirements
- Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's licence; ability to obtain Class 4 licence within 60 days.
- Physically able to assist clients.
- Ability to navigate various terrains and weather conditions.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Search (within the last six months).
- Ability to wear steel-toed footwear.
- Clean drivers abstract.
Additional Benefits:
- Meaningful, impactful work supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Medical benefits after six months of continuous employment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Equation Staffing Solutions is a successful, award-winning Calgary based staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract or permanent basis. The industries we serve include oil and gas, warehousing & transportation, finance & accounting, banking, health care, educational institutions, engineering & technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and all levels of government. The job families we place people in comprise of general office & admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business management & information management.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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