Housing Outreach Worker

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: Extended health & dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Municipal Pension Plan with DEWC match

Compressed work schedule

Employee loan program

Staff development days

Job summary

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) is seeking a Housing Outreach Worker to provide outreach services to women living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, helping them establish and maintain safe housing from a feminist, anti-oppression perspective.

Reporting to the Specialized Services Manager, this role requires 2+ years of experience with marginalized women, trauma-informed practice, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate assisted referrals.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years related experience, preferably with marginalized women.
• Knowledge of issues affecting women in the DTES (gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, substance use).
• Ability to work in a busy, crisis-driven environment with multiple demands.
• Strong organizational skills including record keeping and scheduling.
• Experience providing assisted referrals and familiarity with local services.
• First Aid Certification and NVCI are expected or will be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach services to women in the Downtown Eastside to establish and maintain safe housing.
• Promote the DEWC mission within an anti-oppression framework and feminist perspective.
• Coordinate referrals and access to community resources and supports.

Skills

Experience with marginalized women

Trauma-informed care

Record keeping / Scheduling

Assisted referrals

First Aid Certification

NVCI

Job description

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Manager, the Housing Outreach Worker will provide outreach services to women who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, supporting them in establishing and maintaining appropriate safe housing. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• You have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women.
• You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use with understanding of trauma- informed care responses.
• You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
• You have the ability to work within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
• You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.
• You have demonstrated experience providing assisted referral as well as familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the dtes.
• You have or will obtain a First Aid Certification and NVCI.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

• Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.
• Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
• For Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
• Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Permanent Full-time,
• Work Schedule: - Week1: Monday to Thursday (9am - 5pm) Week 2: Sunday to Thursday (8:30am - 5pm)
• Union: BCGEU / Salary $30.22
• Location - 302 Columbia
• Posting closing date: August 31st 2026, Start Date: ASAP

Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional languages spoken an asset

.**While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**