Outreach & Engagement Facilitator

**IN THIS ROLE, YOUR FOCUS WOULD BE**:

- Attend scheduled community events and festivals, sharing information about Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre programs and engaging with attendees
- Respond to disclosures of sexualized violence by providing brief, trauma-informed support to community members at events
- Connect individuals with social services resources appropriate to meet their needs
- Build awareness around the issue of sexualized violence in rural Manitoba, reducing stigma and increasing public support for survivors
- Facilitate successful attendance at community events
- Develop content for Survivor’s Hope’s social media accounts
- Update existing resource materials (print and digital)
- Work collaboratively with the Reaching Out Program Coordinator and SARAH Crisis Coordinator
- Represent Survivor’s Hope at a wide variety of collateral agencies, networks, committees, stakeholders, and communities within region to build partnerships.
- Keep clear documentation of activities and assist in compiling program reports for funders.
- Maintain knowledge of appropriate community services, in order to provide information and referrals.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- In-progress or completed post-secondary education in community development, human services or social services (psychology, sociology, social work, education, human rights, etc.)

Or
- Relevant lived experience and/or experience working in social services settings - additional education, and/or training may be considered (ASIST, MHFA, etc.)
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and impacts of sexualized violence on individuals.
- Experience with community engagement and working from an empowerment model.
- Ability to work independently, with indirect support, as well as contribute positively to a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist analysis.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social and systemic root causes of sexual violence and the context of increased risk of violence and differential impacts of trauma for specific groups.
- Knowledge of local community resources would be an asset.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle required.
- Clear child, adult abuse check, criminal record, and vulnerable sector checks prior to start date as well as reliable reference statements are required.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Development of skills relating to mental health support and trauma care
- Support from a diverse and qualified team of coworkers, overseen by the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- A flexible and rewarding, hybrid work experience that values a healthy work/life balance

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME BY FRIDAY, MAY 24TH AT 5:00PM TO:
Coral Kendel, Executive Director

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have the willingness and ability to travel around the Interlake-Eastern area as needed?
- Are you a youth aged 18-30?

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's license (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Selkirk, MB R1A 0Z4

Application deadline: 2024-05-24
Expected start date: 2024-06-24