Downtown Eastside Women s Centre·Vancouver, British Columbia
The Housing Outreach Worker provides direct support to marginalized women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to help them secure and maintain safe housing. The role involves working within a feminist and anti-oppression framework to provide assisted referrals and crisis-driven support.
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.
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
Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.
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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**
Candidates must have at least 2 years of related experience working with marginalized populations and a strong understanding of issues like homelessness and trauma. Applicants are expected to possess or obtain First Aid and NVCI certifications.
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