Housing Focused Outreach Worker Jobs

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Complete other required documentation (e.g. leave management, education requests, travel claims, expense claims) within the required time frames;

Effective communication and time management skills;

Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management.

Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning individuals, staff, and property;

Your benefits – After 90 days will be enrolled in healthcare benefits plan

Ensure effective communication with manager, staff team, home staff or landlord and external treatment teams concerning individual’s progress;

Experience using a Case Management System (i.e. HIFIS) and tools (i.e. VI-SPDAT)

Undergraduate degree in Social Services or related field or equivalent combination of education or relevant work experience

A high level of communication skills in both verbal and written form

A working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and associated acts

Interest in working with individuals living with addictions, mental health, psycho/social/physical, educational, emotional and/or environmental concerns in a variety of locations

Ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision