Job opportunity
Mobile Encampment Outreach Worker
ALPHA HOUSE
Support people experiencing chronic homelessness as a Mobile Encampment Outreach Worker with Alpha House Society. Apply case management and crisis skills outdoors.
This full-time position works Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, as part of Alpha House Society’s mobile response unit. You will provide client-centered support to individuals and couples rough sleeping outside regular shelter services. The work focuses on housing stability through outreach, assessments, advocacy, and collaboration with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct sweeps and engage clients in encampments and hidden areas
Provide respectful, empathetic, non-judgmental client support
Respond to on-site crises and distress situations
Complete housing assessments, including NSQs
Drive agency vans and transport clients when needed
Requirements:
Two-year diploma or degree in a related field
Experience with outreach, crisis counselling, or case management
Knowledge of addictions, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care
Class 5 Non-GDL licence and ability to obtain Class 4
Ability to navigate rough terrain in all weather
Bring compassionate outreach, crisis management, and housing assessment skills to Alpha House Society’s mobile encampment response team.
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Apply on source site This full-time position works Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, as part of Alpha House Society’s mobile response unit. You will provide client-centered support to individuals and couples rough sleeping outside regular shelter services. The work focuses on housing stability through outreach, assessments, advocacy, and collaboration with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct sweeps and engage clients in encampments and hidden areas
Provide respectful, empathetic, non-judgmental client support
Respond to on-site crises and distress situations
Complete housing assessments, including NSQs
Drive agency vans and transport clients when needed
Requirements:
Two-year diploma or degree in a related field
Experience with outreach, crisis counselling, or case management
Knowledge of addictions, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care
Class 5 Non-GDL licence and ability to obtain Class 4
Ability to navigate rough terrain in all weather
Bring compassionate outreach, crisis management, and housing assessment skills to Alpha House Society’s mobile encampment response team.
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