Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

#2023-133 | Outreach Worker - Sage House *Term*


PayCompetitive
LocationWinnipeg/Manitoba
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 347751

      Date: October 30, 2023

      Position: Outreach Worker – Sage House

      Status: Full Time, (FTE 1.0), Term until Mach 31, 2024

      Hours of Work*: *Monday – Friday: 10:45 AM to 7:00 PM

      Department: Community Services

      Job Posting No.: #2023-133

      Reports to: Program Manager – Sage House

      Closing Date: November 6, 2023 closes at 4:00 pm

      Union: CUPE – Community

      Salary: $23.673 - $27.445/hr

      *These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization

      * Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

      Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

      Position Summary

      Sage House is a non-judgmental space for street involved sex workers. We foster an environment of safety, pro-choice, and acceptance with a focus on health accountability. We recognize that our participants come to us with a variety of complex needs and gifts, therefore we respond with cultural safety, an open door and an emphasis on human rights using a strength-based approach. We never lose sight of our participants’ needs and voices and therefore we inclusively advocate with them to support their lives direction.

      Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Outreach Worker will offer early intervention for women involved in the sex trade through empathetic first response street level engagement through outreach services. The worker will also provide referrals and transitions to other services, continue to build/consolidate partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders, and provide preventative activities such as education in the community. The worker will also be expected to staff the drop-in, and attend all programs and department staff meetings and relevant Mount Carmel Clinic committees, In addition, the incumbent will be required to perform household duties on a rotating basis or as needed basis. This includes but is not limited to laundry services, food preparation, and cleaning.

      Qualifications

      Education

      Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

      Service Delivery Skills, Expertise and Experience

      • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program target population
      • Experience providing outreach with hard to reach population

      Critical Skills

      Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

      Focus on Results

      Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

      Alignment with Organizational Values

      Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values

      Indigenous Understanding

      Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

      Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration

      Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

      MCC Philosophies

      Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

      Communication

      Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

      Assets

      • Post-secondary education in a Social Services field
      • Applicants with lived or living experience in the sex trade work are encouraged to self-declare on their resume

      Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

      Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: This position is open to self-identifying female applicants only

      All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position.

      Please submit application here: https://mountcarmelclinic.applytojobs.ca/community+services/25887

      This link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website:

      https://www.mountcarmel.ca/get-involved/work-with-us/#current-postings

      We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.

  • About the company

      The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is the governing body for healthcare regulation for the City of Winnipeg, the northern community of Churchill, and the Rural Municipalities of East and West St.

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