Street Outreach Worker

Ve'ahavta • Full-time • Greater Toronto Area, ON, CA • C$ 65k - C$ 69k / year • 3d ago

Are you seeking deeply meaningful hands-on work?

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a passionate growing team transforming people’s lives.

ABOUT VE’AHAVTA

Ve'ahavta is a registered non-profit social service organization based on the Jewish ethics of justice, kindness, and responsibility. At Ve’ahavta, we deliver programs that break down barriers, restore human dignity, foster capacity-building, and empower marginalized individuals to navigate socio economic barriers and create real change in their lives. Further information can be found at www.veahavta.org

At Ve’ahavta, we value hard work, but we also value recognition, wellness, and taking care of each other. In addition to a competitive salary, Ve’ahavta employees are offered full group health benefits including dental coverage, a Wellness Spending Account allowance, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, and sick time off policies, in addition to office closures for all statutory and Jewish holidays. Above all, we provide a warm, supportive, fun, and progressive place of work. Come join us!

‘’My time here has truly developed me into a better person. I can't imagine working anywhere else, my work really doesn't feel like a job, but a privilege. I'm grateful and looking forward to continuing my journey and learning from everyone around me.’’

-DZ (Current Ve’ahavta Outreach Worker)

JOB PURPOSE

As a frontline Outreach Worker, you are the face of Ve’ahavta to our clients who are facing homelessness and poverty. The outreach team performs life-saving work through the provision of essential supplies, support, and referrals for our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The outreach van program operates 7 days per week (Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm and 2 daytime shifts Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 7pm) in downtown Toronto and Scarborough. The Outreach Worker works five shifts per week on a rotating schedule, which includes one weekend shift every week. In this role, you will facilitate the distribution of essential supplies such as food, coffee, clothing, hygiene products, and harm reduction supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Outreach Worker also provides supportive services and referrals to other community organizations as needed. While much of this role is performed on the road, each shift includes time in office for meetings, client correspondence, referral management, and supply coordination. Most importantly, the Outreach Worker is a consistent and reliable source of support and caring for individuals in our society who need it most.

As this program is also a hands-on volunteer opportunity in which each shift includes the participation of 3-4 volunteers, including youth, the Outreach Worker also has the unique opportunity to educate and engage community members about the issues of homelessness, raising awareness and a sense of agency amongst the general community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in social services or related field
Demonstrated experience with an understanding of homelessness, marginalized populations, including those experiencing mental illness and addictions
Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention and services
Thorough understanding of harm reduction practices
Knowledge of community/social services, particularly in areas of mental health, corrections, housing and health, in order to do appropriate referrals
Proactive and “hands on” approach to meet program objectives and accomplish assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision
Hold a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. to manage the supplies and clothing bins
Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule)

*Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, and clear Driver’s Abstract provided by the Ministry of Transportation.

If you are ready for new challenges and opportunities to transform lives, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@veahavta.org with the title "Outreach Worker’’ in the subject line.

Eligible candidates will be contacted as applications come in, and the successful candidate will be chosen at the earliest opportunity. Don’t delay and send in your application today!

We thank all interested applicants but can only respond to those selected for an interview.

Join our team at Ve'ahavta, recognized as the Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice 2023! Ve’ahavta is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees thrive and grow. Be part of an award-winning team dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$69,000.00 per year

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