Outreach Worker

Title: Outreach Worker

Start Date: October 2025

Term: Fulltime

Accountable to: Listuguj Social Services Directorate

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Summary of Function:

The Outreach Worker will serve as a frontline support to vulnerable community members by delivering direct, mobile assistance throughout the community of Listuguj. With a foundation in healthcare, this individual will work to connect individuals with existing services and programs offered by the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG). The Outreach Worker will provide health-informed guidance, support navigation of available resources, and build trusted relationship with community members in need.

Job Duties:

· Travel throughout the community to engage with and support individuals in need, particularly those who are vulnerable, isolated, or at risk.

· Provide basic health assessments, wellness checks, and first-level support.

· Offer culturally sensitive guidance and referrals to LMG programs and services including health, housing, mental wellness, addictions services, elder care, and social supports.

· Collaborate closely with LMG departments to streamline access to services and ensure wraparound support.

· Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of visits, referrals, and services provided.

· Build strong, trusting relationships with community members to encourage engagement and ongoing support.

· Identify gaps in service delivery or barriers faced by individuals and communicate these to program supervisors.

· Participate in community events, outreach campaigns, and initiatives that promote wellness and access to services.

· Provide informal education on wellness topics, harm reduction, chronic illness management, and preventative care.

· Uphold client confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed approaches in all interactions · For a complete job description please contact: LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

Requirements:

· Certificate, diploma, or degree in a medical, nursing, or allied health field (e.g., LPN, RN, paramedic, health technician) would be considered an asset.

· Experience working in Indigenous community health settings is a strong asset.

· Valid Class 5 driver’s license

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge of LMG programs and community resources

· Ability to work independently and flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

· Respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach to working with diverse populations.

· Familiarity with Mi’gmaq culture and language is considered an asset.

· Ability to pass a criminal background/Vulnerable Sector check.

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to:

LMG Human Resources

17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec) G0C 2R0 LMGJOBS@listuguj.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Until position is filled.