street outreach worker

Location

Surrey, BC | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Services for pregnant teens
• Services for the homeless
• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work setting

• Urban area
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
• Various locations
• Social assistance office
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Street population

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Team player

Job tags

Salary

$16.95 per hour