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HIV Outreach Worker
Working with the HIV Mentor, the Outreach Worker will provide stabilization supports and harm reduction services for HIV positive and at risk individuals involved in the street trade and within the street involved population in Regina. Outreach services include transportation to appointments, assistance in securing basic necessities, referrals, advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling and the provision of related health information. The incumbent will also provide case management support, maintain confidential client records, daily log books, compile regular reports, participate in relevant communities, and participate in educational presentations.
Driver's License required. Chemical Dependency Diploma, Social Work or Nursing Degree.
Experience: Practical experience, stability, 2-3 years experience in the Social Services field.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Adult
- Social assistance recipient
- Physically disabled
- Personal or social adjustment difficulty
- Minority group
- Male
- Female
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Personal adjustment
- Palliative care
- Health
- Community development
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