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STR8 UP is a grassroots organization that is driven by our members. We do not walk in front to lead, nor behind to push, we walk beside our members to assist, accompany, encourage and support. We do our best to meet members where they are at and case plan accordingly. Explore opportunities to work with us.

Current Opportunities:

STR8 UP is hiring a full-time COMMUNITY INTERVENTION MODEL PRIMARY OUTREACH WORKER in Saskatoon or Prince Albert, SK

About STR8 UP
STR8 UP is all about assisting and supporting addictive gang members in their transformation from dysfunctional and fatal relationships, to healthy and fulfilling relationships with self, others, Mother Earth and Higher Power, based on spiritual values of Honesty and Humility.
Purpose and Scope
STR8 UP’s outreach support adults and youth in correctional facilities and the community as they move through the justice system and transition out of the gang lifestyle to become responsible community members. They face major socio-economic and health challenges, systemic racisms, addictions and individual challenges. Outreach advocates, mediates, counsels, mentors and negotiates resources on their behalf. Must be living a healthy lifestyle.
The Primary Outreach Worker is part of a wrap around team that provides mentoring and coaching to the Outreach Workers as well as extensive support and planning for participants of the program. The Primary Outreach Worker in consultation retains final decision-making responsibility.

Responsibilities Includes:
• With the member, conduct intake, ongoing case planning and self-assessments
• Keep meticulous intake, case planning and attendance and referral records
• Advocate in justice, corrections, social services sectors and for community supports
• Provide one-to-one life skills and problem-solving counselling
• Conduct sharing circles in correctional facilities and meet with members in group settings for fellowship and programming
• Accompany and support members attending important appointments
• Assist in obtaining essentials to community living: Identification, financial assistance
• Arrange access to spiritual and cultural practices to support healing
• Help maintain family contact during incarceration and in the community
• Facilitate recreational and cultural opportunities that include family
• Arrange for addictions programming, housing, health, education/job skills and employment opportunities.
• Participate in STR8 UP presentations
• Provide information about services and opportunities in the community
• Meet with staff to help develop new initiatives and strengthen organizational strategies
• Identify partnerships for services in the community

Qualifications and Key Competencies:
• B.A. or equivalent education and experience in Human Services (Social Work, Indigenous SW, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, and Indigenous Studies)
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of First Nations & Metis traditions,
protocols and cultural practices
• Knowledge of community support programs
• Emotional Competency
• Resilience
• Critical & creative thinking
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Understanding of professional boundaries

Salaries are based on STR8 UP current salary grid $28.00 to $32.00 per hour

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to jolene.morris@str8-up.ca

STR8 UP is hiring a full-time COMMUNITY INTERVENTION MODEL OUTREACH WORKER in Saskatoon or Prince Albert, SK

About STR8 UP
STR8 UP is all about assisting and supporting addictive gang members in their transformation from dysfunctional and fatal relationships, to healthy and fulfilling relationships with self, others, Mother Earth and Higher Power, based on spiritual values of Honesty and Humility.
Purpose and Scope
STR8 UP’s outreach support adults and youth in correctional facilities and the community as they move through the justice system and transition out of the gang lifestyle to become responsible community members. They face major socio-economic and health challenges, systemic racisms, addictions and individual challenges. Outreach advocates, mediates, counsels, mentors and negotiates resources on their behalf. Must be living a healthy lifestyle.
The Outreach Worker is part of a wrap around team that provides support and consultation to the Primary Outreach Workers. The Outreach Worker will be responsible for supporting and implementing case plans, and assisting with all aspects of development and delivery of programming. The OW provides support to Primary Outreach Workers and service providers in developing participant’s release (if applicable) and monthly service plans. The OW will interact with participants, help identify and establish appropriate community supports, as well as coordinate administrative aspects of case management. The delegated Primary Outreach Worker in consultation retains final decision-making responsibility

Responsibilities Includes:
• Keep meticulous intake, case planning and attendance and referral records
• Advocate in justice, corrections, social services sectors and for community supports
• Provide one-to-one life skills and problem-solving counselling
• Accompany and support members attending important appointments
• Assist in obtaining essentials to community living: Identification, financial assistance
• Arrange access to spiritual and cultural practices to support healing
• Help maintain family contact during incarceration and in the community
• Help facilitate recreational and cultural opportunities that include family
• Arrange for addictions programming, housing, health, education/job skills and employment opportunities.
• Participate in STR8 UP presentations
• Provide information about services and opportunities in the community
• Meet with team to help develop new initiatives and strengthen organizational strategies
• Identify partnerships for services in the community

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

• Possess or working towards a degree or diploma or equivalent education and experience in Human Services (Social Work, Indigenous SW, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, and Indigenous Studies)
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of First Nations & Metis traditions,
protocols and cultural practices
• Knowledge of community support programs
• Emotional Competency
• Resilience
• Critical & creative thinking
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to jolene.morris@str8-up.ca

Salaries are based on STR8 UP current salary grid $25.00 to $30.00 per hour