Outreach Worker Job at Hecate Strait Employment Development Society (Masset)

Job Description

Provides supplementary support services to transition house clients as well as community members of Masset, and Old Masset, as well as any previous transition house clients island wide. Activities include but are not limited to community education, consultation, and advice to community agencies on the effects of violence against women. Provides transportation to the Masset Transition House and accompaniment for legal, medical, and other service provider appointments. Provides assessment and supportive lay counselling for women who have experienced violence, abuse or threats. Liaises between HGSCP and other community programs.

Job Responsibility

Develops networks and relationships with related service providers
Works with other community agencies in a consultative/advisory capacity to identify and address the service needs of Women
Develops and delivers culturally appropriate public education initiatives to raise awareness of the effects of violence against women
Provides public education and develops promotional tools including online social media tools and presence
Maintains HGSCP’s online social media presence including Facebook and Instagram accounts and attends community events as a social media correspondent
Promotes HGSCP employment opportunities by posting open external job ads on social media channels
Prompts and promotes culturally sensitive support mechanisms based on the needs of individual women
Facilitates women’s understanding of their experience and the emotional and psychological impact of the trauma resulting from abuse or violent experience
Assists Women who have experienced violence, abuse, or threats, through referrals to appropriate services
Provides transportation, accompaniment, and advocacy, as required for service delivery at the transition house in Masset
Provides referrals and follow-up support by phone and in person to women who have accessed Outreach and Transition House services
Conducts appropriate administrative duties and other related duties as required

Requirements

Grade 12 or GED qualification
One (1) year related human/social service experience providing services to women who have experienced violence or providing outreach or similar services
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Computer Skills: familiar with Office programs, some data input and research capabilities, social media skills, internet use and email
Strong networking, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Event planning experience
An understanding of systemic discrimination facing women and the dynamics of violence against women
This position is dependent on a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)
This position is required to use their vehicle in the course of their duties. The successful applicant is required to have a valid drivers’ license, a clean driver’s abstract and a reliable vehicle at their disposal
This position requires Union membership with the BCGEU General Services

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