AddressDescription
Employer Job Number: GO-00745956-1
Facility: Idylwyld Centre
Job Description: The Street Outreach and Intervention Worker exists to provide harm reduction supplies, education and support to reduce disease transmission, stabilize addiction related issues, with a focus on the social determinants of health; linking, engaging and retaining clients to care.
Required Qualifications
Indigenous Social Work Certificate
Experience
Previous: Twelve (12) months previous experience working with at risk individuals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
Ability to teach adults
Ability to work independently
Basic computer skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Valid drivers license
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Disease Control - Street Health/Sexual Health Program
Expected Start Date: February 9, 2024
FTE: 0.73
Hours of Work: Shift Information: Evenings, W
For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.
