Part-Time Violence Prevention Outreach Advocate

Summit Community Services Society; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Canada seeks a Stopping the Violence Outreach Worker to support women and their children at risk of intimate partner violence. The role involves delivering interventions, connecting clients to vital resources, and facilitating training sessions. Qualifications include a relevant Bachelor's degree and skills in crisis intervention. This position is part-time, focusing on community safety and empowerment for individuals affected by violence.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Experience in the helping professions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive brief interventions for clients.
• Offer follow-up and support for family law cases.
• Facilitate client training in violence prevention.
• Connect clients with services promoting safety.
• Maintain records and produce reports as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Awareness and analysis of oppression

Excellent oral, written and computer skills

Sensitive and responsive to cultural and gender differences

Capacity for people to change and grow

Developing respectful partnerships

Knowledge of community resources

Working cooperatively with service providers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

A community service organization in Canada seeks a Stopping the Violence Outreach Worker to support women and their children at risk of intimate partner violence. The role involves delivering interventions, connecting clients to vital resources, and facilitating training sessions. Qualifications include a relevant Bachelor's degree and skills in crisis intervention. This position is part-time, focusing on community safety and empowerment for individuals affected by violence.