Housing Outreach Worker

Housing Outreach Worker

About DEWC

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.