CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist

CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist

Job Summary

The Community Integration Services Branch is a dedicated and established team of Community Integration Specialists who work closely with frontline support workers, outreach staff, and emergency shelter coordinators. This team collaborates with a range of professionals, including Employment and Assistance Workers, community partners, and non‑profit staff, to provide essential support to B.C.’s most underserved individuals.

Role

• Work 80‑85% of the scheduled week in the community, using in‑reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services.
• Support individuals in navigating government systems and accessing necessary services, with a focus on complex care housing sites.
• Provide intensive case management, expedite intakes, and coordinate housing inspections.
• Build meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, reducing barriers for clients experiencing homelessness, mental illness, trauma, and addiction.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion through community integration and independence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Restricted to self‑identified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Secondary School graduation and three (3) years related experience; OR Evergreen Certificate and four (4) years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience must include at least two of the following:
• Providing services to Indigenous people who are living in poverty and may be experiencing homelessness.
• Providing services to Indigenous people who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Providing services to people with disabilities.
• Preference given to applicants who have one or more of the following:
• Experience working in a community‑based role (e.g., outreach worker, shelter worker, health care worker, social worker).
• Experience working with local Indigenous practices.
• Experience working in community organizations, BC Friendship Centres, and/or with multiple service providers.
• Direct or indirect lived experience of addiction, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
• Experience using a trauma‑informed approach to client service.

About this Position

• Full‑time, on‑site position located in Merritt, BC.
• Salary: $68,028.89 – $77,100.40 annually.
• Closing date: April 20, 2026.
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) required.
• Employees must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Employment Equity

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.

Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations (status or non‑status), Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada.