Community Outreach Worker 24-017 (Permanent, Full-Time)

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about connecting with and supporting individuals living in the DTES community? Do you possess strong interpersonal skills, a client-centered approach, and a desire to work within a Christian Organization? Are you adaptable and able to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and socially diverse environment? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

You'll frequently engage with clients facing crisis situations stemming from various challenges. Support from fellow staff members will be readily available as needed.

This position offers a starting hourly salary range of $26.26-$28.70. We are hiring for two permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week), with hours of scheduled between 5:30am – 10pm, Sunday to Saturday. For a copy of the full job description, please 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 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance. 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

·        agree with our Statement of Faith

·        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 August 2nd, 2024. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Janelle Huinda, Partner, Talent & Workforce Planning, at jhuinda@ugm.ca.  We welcome applications form all qualified individuals and are especially-but not only- interested in applications from Indigenous individuals. 

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