Outreach Worker I

As an Outreach Worker, you will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clients to stabilize in their current environments as an extension of their clinical care service. As an Outreach Worker, you will conduct outreach assessments, determine outreach service goals and develop outreach treatment plans in collaboration with clients and clinicians. You will facilitate client connections with community and government supports and advocate for clients with these external service providers. You will focus on establishing housing, financial, food and clothing, transportation and social supports for clients. You will be responsible for providing education and coaching support related to daily living skills and activities (attending appointments, money management, searching for jobs, grocery shopping, etc.), observing and reporting changes in the clients' behaviours, participation and ability to function independently to the interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate client progress and functioning and make adjustments to the outreach treatment plan as required. As a part of your role as an Outreach Worker, you may be required to provide outreach crisis stabilization support for clients, exercising various de-escalation techniques and linking clients with the appropriate supports (EMS, Police and Crisis Team, etc.). You also may be required to enter clients' residences and assist clients to transfer in and out of vehicles, care facilities and residences.

As an Outreach Worker, you will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clients to stabilize in their current environments as an extension of their clinical care service. As an Outreach Worker, you will conduct outreach assessments, determine outreach service goals and develop outreach treatment plans in collaboration with clients and clinicians. You will facilitate client connections with community and government supports and advocate for clients with these external service providers. You will focus on establishing housing, financial, food and clothing, transportation and social supports for clients. You will be responsible for providing education and coaching support related to daily living skills and activities (attending appointments, money management, searching for jobs, grocery shopping, etc.), observing and reporting changes in the clients' behaviours, participation and ability to function independently to the interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate client progress and functioning and make adjustments to the outreach treatment plan as required. As a part of your role as an Outreach Worker, you may be required to provide outreach crisis stabilization support for clients, exercising various de-escalation techniques and linking clients with the appropriate supports (EMS, Police and Crisis Team, etc.). You also may be required to enter clients' residences and assist clients to transfer in and out of vehicles, care facilities and residences.

Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field.

Minimum 6 months within the past 2 years of experience working in mental health programs. Working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery, harm reduction model and current Mental Health Legislation. Awareness of the DSM-5 with respect to mental health diagnosis, symptomatology and interventions. Knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. High degree of flexibility as well as the ability to work independently in an outreach capacity. Must have valid Alberta Driver’s License and vehicle in good working order. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Experience with complex populations including the ability to work with potentially aggressive clients. Knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. High degree of flexibility as well as the ability to work independently in an outreach capacity.