#2026-065 Community Outreach Worker - Sage House

Date: June 23, 2026 Position: Community Outreach Worker - Sage House Status: Term until March 31, 2027 Hours of Work*: Monday - Friday: 10:45am to 7:00pm Department: Community Services Job Posting No.: #2026-065 Reports to: Program Manager, Sage House Closing Date: July 7, 2026, at 4:00pm Hourly Rate: $25.631 - $29.643/hr *These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization *Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application. Sage House is a non-judgmental space for street involved sex workers. We foster an environment of safety, pro-choice, and acceptance with a focus on health accountability. We recognize that our participants come to us with a variety of complex needs and gifts, therefore we respond with cultural safety, an open door and an emphasis on human rights using a strength-based approach. We never lose sight of our participants’ needs and voices and therefore we inclusively advocate with them to support their lives direction. Position Summary Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Outreach Worker will offer early intervention for women involved in the sex trade through empathetic first response street level engagement through outreach services. The worker will also provide referrals and transitions to other services, continue to build/consolidate partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders, and provide preventative activities such as education in the community. The worker will also be expected to staff the drop-in, and attend all programs and department staff meetings and relevant Mount Carmel Clinic committees, In addition, the incumbent will be required to perform household duties on a rotating basis or as needed basis. This includes but is not limited to laundry services, food preparation, and cleaning. Qualifications Education * Must have a Valid Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle. Skills, Expertise and Experience * Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program target population * Experience providing outreach with hard to reach populations Critical Skills Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management Focus on Results Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes Alignment with Organizational Values Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values Indigenous Understanding Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness MCC Philosophies Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems Assets Post-Secondary Education in a Social Services field Applicants with lived or living experience in the sex trade work are encouraged to self-declare on their resume Bona Fide Occupation Requirement Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: this position is open to self-identifying female applicants only All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child, and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill and ability required for position. Please submit your application here: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/MOU5100MOCL/JobBoard/d15af943-9d30-405e-96b3-b4f81389547f/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=bbc48968-60e0-4b45-acc9-515ab7d2c8c0 We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.

The Outreach Worker provides early intervention and street-level engagement for women involved in the sex trade. Responsibilities include providing referrals, building stakeholder partnerships, staffing the drop-in center, and performing rotating household duties.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and at least 2 years of experience working with the target population. Post-secondary education in Social Services is considered an asset.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Critical Thinking
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Crisis Management
• Indigenous Cultural Understanding
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Harm Reduction
• Trauma-informed Care
• Community Development
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Computer Proficiency
• Outreach Services
• Case Management
• Cultural Safety

Formation minimale

Diplôme d’études associé

Expérience minimale

2+ ans