Peer Outreach Worker

3 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**Department**:Violence to Resilience

**Reports to**:Violence to Resilience Manager

**Classification**: Full Time, Salaried, Non-Management, Term until March 31st, 2025

**Hours**:Typically (37.5) however, this position will require after hours on-call time

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Deadline**: December 7th, 2023

**Location**: Nova Scotia

**Other**:Must have a valid driver’s license, 2M liability insurance and consistent access to a reliable vehicle. There will be 2 weeks of initial training in HRM.

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women and girls.

**Why work for the YWCA**
Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Program Overview**

**Role of the Peer Outreach Worker**
Providing one-on-one client support to youth 13+:
a. Meeting accompaniment
b. Court support
c. Systems Navigation
d. Crisis Management
e. Community, Leisure and Social activity planning
f. Collaborative case management
- Completing and maintaining appropriate administrative logs, including participant contact forms and case notes
- Engage in community outreach with partners and service providers across Nova Scotia, this may require provincial travel
- Engagement in the Trafficking and Exploitation Service Systems (TESS) partnerships
- In consultation with the Department of Community Services, the Peer Outreach workers will engage in community outreach /programming with residential facilities across the province of Nova Scotia
- Must be available for cross-provincial travel
- Must be available for emergency and on-call duties

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Experience working in a peer support role
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
- Good communication skills: provide support and encouragement and accurately maintain written logs
- Experience working with youth
- Knowledge of community-based, trauma-informed, and harm reduction practices are an asset
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable
- Must be able to provide a current Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-07


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