CPO 18R – Community Integration Specialist

Posting Title
CPO 18R – Community Integration Specialist

Position Classification
Community Program Officer R18

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$64,123.59 – $72,674.35 annually

Close Date
10/10/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction

Ministry Branch / Division
SDD – Community Integration Services Branch

Job Summary

The Team
The Community Integration Services Branch is a dedicated and established team of Community Integration Specialists who work closely with frontline support workers, outreach staff, and emergency shelter coordinators. This team collaborates with a range of professionals, including Employment and Assistance Workers, community partners, and non-profit staff, to provide essential support to B.C.’s most underserved individuals. We value our team’s commitment to client-centered care and their efforts to meet clients where they are, ensuring they receive both financial assistance and help navigating complex social services.

The Role
Community Integration Specialists, in partnership with the Port Alberni Friendship Centre, work in the community 80-85% of their scheduled work week using in-reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services. You’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals to navigate government systems and access necessary services, particularly within the province’s complex care housing sites. Your responsibilities will include intensive case management, expedited intakes, and coordinated housing inspections. This role is crucial in lowering barriers for those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, trauma, and addiction, fostering community integration and independence. By building meaningful relationships with diverse partners, you’ll make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. Join us in our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and help create opportunities and reduce poverty.

This hiring process will be conducted in partnership with the Port Alberni Friendship Centre . For more information about Aboriginal Friendship Centres in BC, we encourage you to visit BCAAFC – Working together for a brighter future .

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation and three (3) years’ related experience; OR
• Evergreen Certificate and four (4) years’ related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Related experience must include at least two (2) of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:

• Working with Indigenous people who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness
• Working with Indigenous people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Working with people with disabilities
• Experience delivering services to/supporting Indigenous people

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

• Due to the nature of this role and in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Experience working in community organizations, BC Friendship Centres, and/or with multiple service providers
• Direct or indirect lived experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
• Experience using a trauma-informed approach to client service.

Provisos:

• Must be comfortable working in encampments, on the street and in areas where individuals who are experiencing homelessness gather.
• Will be required to have a valid BC driver’s licence within thirteen (13)months of starting the position.
• Travel will be required.
• Practice reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all safety rules and practices to ensure personal safety as well as safety to colleagues, individuals, and others.

For questions regarding this position, please contact SDSI.OPSSupport.Hiring@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies in Port Alberni and will be utilized exclusively by the Community Integration Services Branch.
Successful applicants will be required to physically work in Port Alberni and will not be eligible to be placed elsewhere in the province by virtue of this competition.
The Service Delivery Division provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including a scheduled day off every two weeks.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO– Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES– Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES– You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Social Services