Community Outreach Advocacy Resource (Coar) Team Member

The Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) is a made-in-Winnipeg approach to creating a safer and more welcoming downtown through the availability of cohesive support and non-emergency response to those in the community in need of support and assistance. The DCSP is committed to being a proactive downtown presence, providing prevention and outreach focused on long-term solutions, and to delivering a continuum of care that will help to effect significant change for individuals and the entire downtown community.

COAR- Community Outreach Advocacy ResourceTeam Member

The Community Outreach Advocacy Resource (COAR) Members provide outreach as well as follow-up intervention and advocacy for vulnerable individuals in the downtown community. The goal of the COAR members is to help individuals access social services and other community resources; essentially a one-stop information resource for available programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support participants by providing case management and connecting them to social services agencies.
• Develop individualized service plans in collaboration with participants.
• Act as an advocate for the current needs of participants.
• Liaise to build positive working relationships with social service agencies in the community.
• Incorporate a supportive and positive teamwork mindset in execution of work.
• Work with other programs within DCSP to ensure well rounded service provided to participants.
• Represent the Core Service Principles of DCSP in the community.
• Develop and maintain professional and supportive relationships with participants through a trauma informed lens.
• Proactively identify barriers that restrict participants.
• Utilize person centered and strength-based strategies to encourage participants to meet their personal goals.
• Transport participants to various appointments.
• Proactively share participant progress with Team Members, managers and participants themselves on a regular basis.
• Establish and maintain working partnerships with landlords and property management companies.
• Support participants who are facing risk of eviction in mediating their current tenancy or finding alternate housing prior to becoming evicted.
• Maintain updated housing resources for participants, DCSP staff, other service providers and community members.
• Provide various levels of crisis intervention as required.
• Discuss and plan for harm reduction methods with participants.
• Stay up to date with community resources and provide them to participants as necessary.
• Complete educational sessions to stay up to date on training, practices and philosophies in the social services field.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic and file records in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary educational background in Social Services or related discipline; combination of experience is also considered. Minimum one year working experience with vulnerable sector
• Knowledge and Understanding about Harm-reduction Framework, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approach
• Certification in First Aid, MHFA, ASIST, NVCI is an asset
• Experience working on case management database platform is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Non-profit sector is an asset
• Class 5 driver's license

Anticipated Shift: Days; could include evenings/weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Posting End Date: March 8th , 2024

Salary: $22/hr

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If you are passionate, compassionate, and driven to make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply to be a part of the DCSP’s efforts to create a healthier, safer, and more connected Winnipeg community.

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to dcsphr@dcsp.ca by September 13th , 2023, with subject line – COAR - Community Outreach Advocacy ResourceTeam Member.

We thank all that apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Downtown Community Safety Partnership is committed to Employment Equity.

Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• outreach: 2 years (preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-08