The North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society is hiring for a Seniors Outreach Worker.
This position is operated by the North Okanagan Friendship Center Society, which is a non-profit society,
working to enhance the lives of seniors in the North Okanagan. We strive to support seniors to stay
connected to their community and link seniors to the essential services needed to assistance and
maintain their independence.
Key components include:

• Provide client centered service to support seniors with accessing community services.
• Provide information on available resources and services available, including but not limited to
  social, recreational, housing, health, and safety as well as work in partnership with other
  organizations including services offered at the North Okanagan Friendship Centre.
• Enhance relationships between mainstream mental health service providers and community.
  DUTIES:
• Contact clients in person, by phone or in writing via text or email services to ensure they have
  required information and resources.
• Refer and assist seniors to attain appropriate health care services as requested.
• Act as liaison and advocate to assist seniors interfacing with mainstream service providers.
• Connect with local service providers to develop community capacity for seniors and their needs.
• Group activities to include healing circles, workshops, cultural activities, and education.
• Maintain/update client records with plans, notes, appropriate form, or related information.
• Other duties as required to assist the North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society in a non -profit
  setting.
  ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Submit monthly progression reports to Executive Director.
• Maintain accurate program statistics in accordance with the requirements of the funding body
  and the North Okanagan Friendship Centre.
• Accountable for your professional conduct to your clients, supervisor, and colleagues.
• Confidentiality of information is critical to success in working with the seniors and their families,
  a high degree of confidentiality is always required to be maintained.
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  NORTH OKANAGAN FRIENDSHIP CENTER
  2904 29 AVE VERNON, BC V1T 1Y7
  PHONE:250-542-1247 FAX: 250-542-3707
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• Human Services Certificate or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Absolute maintenance of confidentiality and 100% no-risk to Clients
• Clear Vulnerable Criminal Record check.
• Must have a valid Drivers Licence, a clear driver’s abstract, and reliable transportation
• Indigenous candidate preferred
  REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, colonization, and anti-oppressive practices
• Knowledge of Indigenous protocols and Indigenous world view
• Empathy, compassion, and empowering practice
• Strong positive communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written)
• Strong ethical standards and principles
• Mediation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively plan and organize
• Works well independently, can take initiative and be self directed
• Familiarity with North Okanagan community services and agencies, roles, and responsibilities.
  and services to Indigenous peoples – First Nations, Metis, and Inuit
  Hourly wage $27.00 per hour; 21 hours per week, benefits available following a 3-month probationary
  period.
  Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume by mail or email to: assistant@nofcs.ca
  Posted November 18, 2024
  Closing Date: Until filled.

NORTH OKANAGAN FRIENDSHIP CENTER
2904 29 AVE VERNON, BC V1T 1Y7
PHONE:250-542-1247 FAX: 250-542-3707