Homeless Intervention Worker

JOB  SUMMARY:

The Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker  will:

·          identify client  problems, needs and risks;

·          develop and  implement short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program  guidelines;

·          provide skill building  in problem areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker will  have:

·          diploma in  related human/social service field;

·          one year recent  related experience; or

·          an equivalent  combination of education, training and experience.

PERSONAL  ATTRIBUTES:

The Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker must  demonstrate:

·          a high degree  and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;

·          a capacity for  empathetic listening and support skills;

·          organization,  prioritization and motivation behaviours;

·          a willingness  to work flexible hours;

·          sensitivity and  a non-judgemental attitude;

·          cultural,  social and economic awareness;

·          good boundaries  and self care practices;

·          a commitment to  social change and role valorization; and

·          a person-centered  practical approach.

SKILLS  & KNOWLEDGE:

The Homeless Intervention and Prevention Worker will  require:

·          an excellent  understanding of homelessness and contributing factors;

·          excellent  relationship skills with service recipients, staff, professionals and agency  personnel;

·          knowledge of  the community, its systems and resources, particularly around housing  availability;

·          the ability to  work with people of diverse ages, cultures and personal situations,  particularly aboriginal people;

·          the ability to  prepare and produce a variety of reports;

·          the ability to  work independently and/or as part of a team;

·          excellent  communication skills and interpersonal skills;

·          organization,  prioritization and motivation skills;

·          excellent  problem solving skills;

·          computer  literate in Excel, Word and email programs;

·          the ability to  work in crisis situations

·          Cross train  with SRSP position for coverage when necessary

HOURS OF  WORK:

17.5 hours per week

RATE OF  PAY:

$27.54 per hour, less applicable deductions

CLOSING  DATE:

August 12, 2024

SUBMIT  RESUMES TO:

Tallulah McCullough,  Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713  (10110 - 13^th Street)

DAWSON CREEK,  BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250)  782-4167                

E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca

·          Please include competition #2014 with resume

·          Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

·          This position requires union membership

·          This position is open to female and male applicants

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