Community Resource Worker - Outreach

Job Title: Community Resource Worker - Outreach
Location: Penticton
Employment Type: Regular Full time Union
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours/week.
Schedule:
Sun: 9.00am-4.30pm
Monday: 9.00am-4.30pm
Tues: 11.30am -7.00pm
Wed: 11.30am -7.00pm
Thurs: 11.30am -7.00pm
Fri: OFF
Sat: OFF
Job Summary
Community Resource Worker - Outreach plays an important role in supporting individuals to live as independently as possible in their homes and community. This position involves assessment and goal planning, provides skill-building support, promotes safety and well-being, and works closely with clients, families, and other professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Support
Participate in assessment, goal setting, and development of Individual Service Plans.
Document, implement, and provide input into program evaluations.
Assist with case management by identifying potential problems and reporting difficulties.
Contribute to the evaluation of participants’ progress and prepare accurate reports.
Daily Living & Community Skill Support
Support participants to increase independence in their homes and communities.
Assist with daily living skills, social development, and behavior management strategies.
Provide life skills training such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care skills, and personal finance.
Assist with activities of daily living, including feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
Perform specialized care tasks as required (e.g., gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy management, suction, and bowel management).
Teach and assist with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, and pet care.
Facilitate physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
Health & Safety
Respond promptly to emergencies, including situations involving potential aggression, ensuring safety for all.
Report concerns the supervisor as required.
Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies
Ensure proper infection control and sanitation practices in all environments.
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all environments.
Monitoring & Communication
Review and evaluate participants’ progress and adjust programs as needed.
Provide ongoing support and constructive feedback to participants and families.
Accompany or transport clients to appointments, shopping trips, and leisure activities.
Prepare accurate written and verbal reports detailing daily activities, progress, and required documentation.
Community Connections & Transportation
Identify community resources that meet participants’ social, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational needs.
Advocate for participants by liaising with community agencies and professionals to access necessary resources.
Maintain positive relationships with other agencies, professionals, government representatives, and community members.
Accompany or transport clients to appointments, shopping trips, and leisure activities; operate vehicles safely and responsibly.
Household Maintenance
Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties in supportive living environments, including laundry, sweeping, mopping, lawn care, inventory, shopping, and cleaning equipment.
Other
Perform other related duties as required.
Education & Experience
Certificate in a related human or social services field.
One (1) year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experie

Skills
Documentation

Employment type
Reg Full Time Union

Work arrangement
No