Posted 11 months ago
Specialized Outreach Worker, Part Time
@ Taproot Community Support Services
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Taproot Community Support Services is hiring a part-time Specialized Outreach Worker to support individuals with developmental disabilities, FAS/FAE or Autism Spectrum Disorder. The work covers intake, service planning, referrals, housing and resource access, crisis management and advocacy, including outreach to homeless individuals in Surrey.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake interviews and develop service plans
- Connect individuals to housing and community resources
- Advocate for individuals and support self-advocacy
- Locate and support homeless individuals in Surrey
- Report on individuals' progress and daily activities
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities, FAS/FAE or Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience with crisis management and emergency planning
- Ability to liaise with agencies, professionals and ministry staff
- Resourceful, creative problem-solving approach
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
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Taproot Community Support Services
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We envision a world where every individual, family & community thrives. Employee-owned, proudly diverse.
Full company description
At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful connections and find a greater sense of belonging in their communities. Our work is grounded in care, respect and the belief that every voice matters. Taproot is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust. Every employee becomes an owner from day one, creating a shared commitment to the people we support, our communities and the future we are building together. With more than 850 employee-owners, Taproot is proud to be a Certified B Corporation and CARF-accredited organization.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,629
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 291
- Reported office locations
- 11491 Kingston St, Maple Ridge, 2, Maple Ridge , British Columbia V2X 0Y6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Taproot Community Support Services
- Specialties
- social services
- seniors care
- youth justice
- acquired brain injury
- psychology
- indigenous services
- disabilities
- FASD
- children
- families
- and behaviour counselling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Maple Ridge , British Columbia |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | social servicesseniors careyouth justiceacquired brain injurypsychologyindigenous servicesdisabilitiesFASDchildrenfamilies |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 101 |
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• Make referrals to other programs, agencies and/or community resources as appropriate.
• Assist individuals to plan goals and provides support in accessing community, skill development, employment skills, guidance and emotional support. Monitor their well being and provide feedback and support to families of clients and other stakeholders in their lives.
• Recognize and analyze potential emergency situations and develop strategies to deal with them. Utilize their knowledge of persons with developmental disabilities, FAS/FAE and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder, develop service plans and front line instruction around crisis management, problem solving and community based instruction.
• Help individuals access resources in the community and provide referrals to services. Assist individuals to obtain temporary or permanent housing either directly or by coordinating with other agencies. Provide information that helps individuals make better-informed choices.
• Advocate for the individuals and assist them in self-advocacy.
• Review individuals’ progress and make reports regarding their daily activities and progress.
• Liaise with other agencies, professionals, ministry staff and the community.
• Develop Personalized Service Plans that are person centered and comprehensive in line with Dr. Shalock’s Quality of Life Indicators.
• Work to locate homeless individuals in the Surrey communities, that have no access to phones or point of contact to ensure their well-being and safety
• Think outside the box for possible solutions and finding available resources
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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