Outreach Worker I
- Classification: Outreach Worker I
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: AMH Supported Living
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $29.02
- Maximum Salary: $37.82
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years’ experience within the last 3 years working with adults with severe and persistent mental health and addiction issues. Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and medication management. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies. Knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, and critical thinking skills. High degree of flexibility as well as the ability to work independently in an outreach capacity. Ability to work in stressful, demanding and changing conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own practice standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office)
Preferred Qualifications:Recent community-based mental health outreach experience. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation especially related to Community Treatment Orders. Group therapy experience.
