Job Order Detail

Description

EGADZ requires a Full Time Outreach Worker for The Street Outreach Program within EGADZ. (Shift Work Is Involved - Daytime/Evenings/Weekends)
EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life.
The EGADZ Street Outreach provides support and services to those who are at risk or who are already leading at risk lifestyles. Outreach connects directly with individuals out in the community providing support in advocacy, mental health, addictions, homelessness, crisis, housing, emergency needs and follow up services.
The ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate and are able to build trusting relationships with clients.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Knowledge of other agencies and resources within our community
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies
Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
Working knowledge of computers/windows
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
Must have a valid drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is Required (Within 3 Months).
Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Persons (Within 6 Months)
Ability to work shift work is a must-days/evenings/nights as well as weekends

Pension and Health Benefit Program