The Outreach Worker supports women and families as they transition from emergency or transitional housing to safe, stable, and independent living. The role focuses on empowering clients through ongoing support, advocacy, and connection to community resources. 

What you’ll be doing:     

• Intake with clients, including needs assessment 

• Provide one-to-one emotional support 

• Provide appropriate information and referrals 

• Provide assistance with safety planning 

• Provide assistance with goal planning (including educational and employment goals) 

• Provide advocacy with government and community agencies as per practice/policy 

• Provide information on navigating the family justice system, including referrals to legal aid and accompaniment to legal appointments and court 

• Provide information about the criminal justice system 

• Liaise with government and other community agencies 

• Keep accurate records, files and statistical information as per practice/policy 

• Other duties as required (always include at the end of responsibilities section) 

What you’ll need:   

• Experience providing support to women who have experienced violence from an intimate partner 

• A feminist analysis of violence against women by an intimate partner 

• An understanding of the intersection of oppressions 

• A strong knowledge of the criminal and family justice systems 

• Strong communications skills 

• The ability to work collaboratively with other staff and other organizations 

• Knowledge of resources in the Fraser Valley would be an asset 

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required. 

What we offer:    

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:    

• Extended medical and dental benefits      

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)    

• Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up (Note: This does not apply for unionized employees, please delete if it’s a union position)   

• 15 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave   

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions     

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members     

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.    

• Free staff membership to our Health & Fitness Centre    

• Discounts at our Hotel Willo     

Pay Rate: $28.75 per hour