Outreach Worker

**Position Title**: Outreach Worker

**Program**:Outreach

**Position location**:Mission

**Hours of work**:Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week

**This position requires UNION MEMBERSHIP**

**Internal / External Job Posting**

**Compensation will be in accordance with Appendix A of the BCGEU Collective Agreement.**

**Classification: Victim Service Worker/Transition House Worker Grid Level: 11**

The Outreach Worker position includes, but is not limited to, crisis and information calls, advocacy with community agencies, police, government agencies, and legal services.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide emotional support, goal setting, problem-solving and encouragement to clients as appropriate
- Provide information, support and referrals for: housing options, community agencies, legal services, social services and related government services (e.g. child tax credit, immigration issues, schools, etc.)
- Provide advocacy and accompaniment for women requesting service, including family court accompaniment and legal advocacy.
- Provide assistance connecting women with programs within SARA.
- Attend and participate in SARA meetings.
- May be required to provide pre-existing presentations and public education sessions on violence against women.
- Inform community agencies and organizations about SARA services, attend meetings and act as a liaison as required.
- Conduct client intake, assess client needs, create and maintain confidential service records, complete feedback forms and submit reports/statistics as required.
- Attend appropriate training sessions, workshops and conferences.

**Qualifications**:

- Education_
- 2 year diploma in an human/social service field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in related/relevant profession
- Training_
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- A clear Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Populations
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Clean Drivers Abstract

SARA promotes the principles of anti-oppression, diversity and inclusion. We strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals from First Nations, diverse ethno-cultural origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.

**Salary**: From $26.74 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person