Community Outreach Worker, Mobile Mission, Victoria (Permanent, Full-Time)

Are you ready to be a beacon of hope in the community, reaching out to those who need it most? If you have a heart for serving others and the skills to make a difference, we want you on our team! As a member of the Victoria Mobile Mission team, you'll be on the front lines, connecting with individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, or addiction in the most vulnerable living situations. Equipped with compassion, empathy, and a willingness to lend a helping hand, you'll provide essential support such as clothing, meals, and necessities. But it doesn't stop there – your role goes beyond immediate aid; you'll be instrumental in connecting community members to vital services and programs, helping them transition to stable living. Join us in making a lasting impact as we work together to support and uplift those in need throughout Victoria and Capital Region District. If you're ready to be part of a team that's changing lives and spreading hope, apply now!

You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems.  There will be other staff nearby to assist as required. 

The starting range for this position is $26.26 to $28.70 per hour.

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position.  For a copy of the full job description, click here.

Who We Are

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2023. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.  If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What You’ll Need

If you are considering applying for this position, you must:

·        be legally entitled to work in Canada

·        be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values

·        be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.

·        possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.

How to Apply

To submit your cover letter and résumé by October 1, 2024, click on the "Apply Now" button on the right panel of this page. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Bethany Cheung, Partner, Talent Management, at bcheung@ugm.ca.  We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially-but not only- interested in applications from Indigenous individuals.

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