Internal/External Job Posting

Family Outreach  

Outreach Worker

(Assistant Intake/Assessment)

(Approximately 28 hrs/week until March, 2009)

Closing Date: May 6, 2008

Program Name:  Family Outreach Program

Job Title: Outreach Worker with a focus on intake and assessment

Reports to: Family Outreach Supervisors

Job Summary:  Provide assessment of needs and determine referrals, provide outreach services to clients as well as support to other Outreach Workers on the team as required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interview, assess and outline services required.
• Develop supportive interventions that will assist in determining goals and the means of attaining them.
• Assist Outreach Workers facilitate groups required to manage a potential wait list
• Act as an advocate and provides support for clients referred to Family Outreach.
• Maintain contact with referred clients prior to Family Outreach Worker connection.
• Respond to and track requests for support from the community.
• Maintain accurate reports and records.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of community resources. 
• Attend  mandated training as agreed upon with the supervisor;
• Read, sign and follows the agency policies;
• Perform other related duties as negotiated.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in social services or a related field - equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years experience working with families and in a social services setting.
• Must Maintain:
  • Clear criminal record
  • Emergency First Aid Certification
  • CPI (non-violent crisis intervention) Certification
  • Driver’s License
   

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Superior communication and written skills in all areas.
• Good organization, time and general management skills
• Mediation Skills.
• Ability to prioritize and determine client risks or needs
• Ability to work effectively independently and with other program staff
• Demonstrated professional approach to working with professionals and funders.
• In-depth understanding of collaboration and integrated case-management.

This position requires staff to work in a stressful environment, dealing with clients in crisis situations. 

Please submit resume and cover letter to Jeff Thompson at jeff.thompson@paralynx.com or Freddie Rauch at freddie@paralynx.com

Abbotsford Community Services is an equal opportunity employer

and encourages applications from all equity seeking groups.