Community Integration Specialist
About the role
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Merritt, BC (On-site)
Community Integration Specialist
$68,028.89 - $77,100.40 annually
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. We value our team’s commitment to client-centered care and their efforts to meet clients where they are, ensuring they receive both financial assistance and help navigating complex social services.
Community Integration Specialists, in partnership with Conayt Friendship Society, work in the community 80-85% of their scheduled work week using in-reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services. You'll play a vital role in supporting individuals to navigate government systems and access necessary services, particularly within the Province’s complex care housing sites. Your responsibilities will include intensive case management, expedited intakes, and coordinated housing inspections. This role is crucial in lowering barriers for those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, trauma, and addiction, fostering community integration and independence. By building meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, you'll make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. Join us in our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and help create opportunities and reduce poverty.
This hiring process will be conducted in partnership with the Conayt Friendship Society, in Merritt, British Columbia. For more information about Aboriginal Friendship Centres in BC, we encourage you to visit BCAAFC – Working together for a brighter future.
Qualifications for this role include
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 may be considered
*Related experience must include at least two of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:
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 Experience delivering services to/supporting Indigenous people
For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by August 26th, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/124585
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About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
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Community Integration Specialist
About the role
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Merritt, BC (On-site)
Community Integration Specialist
$68,028.89 - $77,100.40 annually
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. We value our team’s commitment to client-centered care and their efforts to meet clients where they are, ensuring they receive both financial assistance and help navigating complex social services.
Community Integration Specialists, in partnership with Conayt Friendship Society, work in the community 80-85% of their scheduled work week using in-reach and outreach approaches to connect individuals with services. You'll play a vital role in supporting individuals to navigate government systems and access necessary services, particularly within the Province’s complex care housing sites. Your responsibilities will include intensive case management, expedited intakes, and coordinated housing inspections. This role is crucial in lowering barriers for those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, trauma, and addiction, fostering community integration and independence. By building meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, you'll make a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. Join us in our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and help create opportunities and reduce poverty.
This hiring process will be conducted in partnership with the Conayt Friendship Society, in Merritt, British Columbia. For more information about Aboriginal Friendship Centres in BC, we encourage you to visit BCAAFC – Working together for a brighter future.
Qualifications for this role include
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 may be considered
*Related experience must include at least two of the following and can be gained in either a community/volunteer or employment/customer service capacity:
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 Experience delivering services to/supporting Indigenous people
For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by August 26th, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/124585
Not the right fit? Search for Community Integration Specialist jobs in British Columbia, Canada
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.