Community Bases Victim Services/Womenâs Outreach Worker
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Community Bases Victim Services/Womens Outreach Worker
JobTitle: CommunityBases Victim Services/Womens Outreach Worker
Location: Sechelt BC
Employment Type: Full-time Term 35 hours per week (Parental LeaveCoverage)
Compensation: $27.38 $28.9 per hour
About Community Services
Since 1974 Sunshine Coast Community ServicesSociety has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on theSunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care dedication and adaptability weproudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans fourvital areas: Community Action and Engagement Together Against Violence Childand Family Counselling and Family Youth and Childrens Services.
Guided by our core valuessocialjustice interdependence diversity compassion and respectwe are drivento empower individuals and strengthen our community. Were seeking passionatevalues-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives ofothers. If that sounds like you join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
About the Role
The Womens Outreach/Community Based Victim Servicesworker provides direct services to women and trans individuals at risk ofviolence and adult and child survivors of family and sexual violence. Thisincludes emotional support referrals advocacy safety planning justicesystem navigation and transportation while coordinating with other providersto promote violence prevention and community education. The role also coversdirect service within the Community Based Victim Services program. Thisposition reports to the Lead of Community-Based Victim Services.
What Youll Do
Womens Outreach -Supports women and their dependent children who are experiencing or at risk ofexperiencing violence abuse or threats. Services include emotional supportsafety planning life skills development resource referrals andtransportation related to program services.
Community-Based Victim Services -Supports clients impacted byrelationship violence sexual assault child sexual abuse elder abuse andfamily violence. Emphasis is placed on helping clients understand the dynamicsand impact of abuse navigating the justice system and legal advocacy.
- Provide trauma-informed feministanti-oppressive and culturally competent support services.
- Assist clients in navigating the Family Justicesystem including family court accompaniment legal aid applications and courtdocument preparation.
- Develop and implement individualized safety plansfor clients and their children.
- Offer information and support on communicationproblem-solving and risk reduction.
- Build and maintain strong interagencyrelationships with community partners (e.g. transition houses shshlhNation RCMP MCFD legal services).
- Respond to calls on the Outreach Line offeringemotional support debriefing and practical assistance.
- Participate in case coordination and interagencymeetings as directed.
- Maintain accurate documentation statisticsfiles and communication logs.
- Support the development and implementation ofeducational and violence prevention initiatives.
- Assist with reporting evaluations and datacollection under the direction of the Supervisor.
- Provide program coverage in the Supervisorsabsence and support a learning environment for students and volunteers.
- Engage in organization-wide initiatives and ensureongoing compliance with CARF standards and SCCSS policies and values.
- Actively work to reduce service barriers andsupport equity access and inclusion in all program areas.
What You Bring
- A post-secondarydegree in social sciences and at least two years of related experiencesupporting survivors of violence or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
- Strong understandingof the BC Family Relations Act and relevant local provincial and federallegislation.
Demonstratedexperience working effectively and non-judgmentally with diverse populationsincluding different cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. - A feminist andtrauma-informed approach to supporting women children trans and marginalizedindividuals affected by violence.
- Deep knowledge ofthe systemic and structural factors contributing to gender-based violence andthe impacts of colonization including Residential Schools on Indigenouscommunities.
- Familiarity with thenon-profit sector and experience with collaborative community-based work.
- Excellentorganizational communication and multitasking skills with the ability tomanage shifting priorities.
- Strong computerliteracy particularly with Microsoft Office; experience with Victim Servicestraining is an asset.
- Experiencesupporting youth and male survivors of violence is considered an asset.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive and Transparent Compensation:We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Employer covers 100% of health benefits and 75% of long-term disabilitypremiums.
- Generous Vacation Time:3 weeks of vacation
- Wellness and Flexibility:Receive special leave annually for wellness personal needs andmore.
- Professional Development Support:Paid memberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities forgrowth.
- Community Impact:Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
- Team Connection:Participate in our annual Off-Site Team Building Day with fun engagingactivities that foster collaboration and connection.
Additionalinformation:
- A valid drivers license and reliable vehicle arerequired for travel across the Sunshine Coast.
- Successful completion of a criminal records check.
- The role involves working in various settingsincluding offices community spaces and client homes.
- The position may require working independentlyone-on-one with clients with minimal supervision.
- Physical demands include extended periods ofsitting computer use and occasional lifting/moving of office supplies orrelated equipment
How to Apply:
Please provideyour resume as part of your application for this role. Visit our career page for moreopportunities.
We arecommitted to ensuring our application process is accessible to all you require accommodations during any part of the application processplease contact
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on thebasis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientationage marital status veteran status or disability status.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
