Connect people in B.C. with supports to achieve better social outcomes!

This hiring process will be conducted in partnership with the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre in Port Hardy. The Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre serves rural communities throughout the Mount Waddington Regional District on Northern Vancouver Island. For more information about Aboriginal Friendship Centres in BC, we encourage you to visit BCAAFC – Working together for a brighter future.

Community Integration Specialists are important links to services in their communities. They create trust-based relationships to help people navigate systems and access support services. They act as a connection between people and a wide variety of community-based supports and services to help meet their needs, and to communicate available Ministry services and programs through community channels.

As a Community Integration Specialist, you will be working with people who may have mental health and substance use challenges, and who are at risk of losing their housing or experiencing homelessness. You will need to create trust-based relationships to help people navigate systems and access support services. You will also work with government and community based non-profit agencies. In delivering service through outreach programs, you will need to consider each person’s unique needs and cultural wellness when making decisions and advocating and liaising on their behalf.

Watch this video to hear from current Community Integration Specialists about the work they do.

In your role, you’ll be connected to the Friendship Centre and working in the community most of the time (up to 85% of your scheduled work week). As part of a cohesive team, you’ll be supported with comprehensive training, and a coach /mentor relationship.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary School graduation and 3 years of *related experience; OR
• Evergreen Certificate (School Completion Certificate) and 4 years of *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

*Related experience must include at least two of the following: (Note: Related experience could have been gained in either a community/volunteer or professional/employment capacity.)

• Community, volunteer or customer service experience.
• Experience working with people who are living in poverty, and may be experiencing homelessness, mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
  

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

• Due to the nature of this role and in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Experience delivering services to/supporting Indigenous customers or clients.
• Experience working or volunteering in a rural community environment.
• Experience working with BC Friendship Centre or similar organizations.
• Experience working in community organizations and/or with multiple service providers.
• Experience working in a rural community environment
• Direct or indirect experience with addiction, poverty, homelessness or mental health challenges.
  

Willingness Statements:

• Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and in areas where individuals who are experiencing homelessness gather.
• Will be required to have a valid BC driver’s license within six months of starting the position.
• Travel may be required.
• Practice reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all safety rules and practices to ensure personal safety as well as safety to colleagues, individuals, and others.
• Must be willing and able to serve clients experiencing active substance use in an empathetic and compassionate manner free from judgement.

For questions regarding this position, please contact SDSI.OPSSupport.Hiring@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (August 2, 2023): Posting closing date extended to August 21, 2023.
This position has full time on-site requirements in Port Hardy.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Port Hardy.
Successful applicants will be required to physically work in Port Hardy and will not be eligible to be placed elsewhere in the province by virtue of this competition.

The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including jobs titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.