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Job Posting — Sexual Assault Services (SAS) Outreach Worker

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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cariboo Chilcotin Branch is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia. This position supports people who have experienced sexual assault through trauma-informed assistance, safety planning, referrals, and connections with community services.

The position serves clients in the Williams Lake area.

The position is based in British Columbia and is subject to applicable B.C. employment standards.

The Role:

As the Sexual Assault Services Outreach Worker, you will provide confidential, client-centred and culturally safe support to people who have experienced sexual assault, including historical incidents. You will respond to immediate needs, assist with safety planning, and connect clients with appropriate services.

The position involves exposure to sensitive or traumatic information and contact with clients experiencing urgent or complex circumstances.

Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to client needs following sexual assault and make efforts to provide crisis response within 72 hours of an incident, including emotional and practical support.
• Assess safety needs, develop safety plans, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Provide hospital accompaniment and support when required.
• Explain available health, victim assistance, and criminal justice services without providing legal advice.
• Assist clients with referrals, applications, and connections to counselling, transition houses, and other resources.
• Work with health, justice, Indigenous, and community partners to coordinate client support.
• Participate in outreach, public education, and community awareness activities.
• Maintain confidential client records and contribute non-identifying information for program reporting.

Key Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciences, criminology, Indigenous studies, gender studies, public policy, law, adult education, or a related behavioural-science discipline, preferred. A two-year diploma in social programs or human services with at least two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, may also be considered. Experience in crisis intervention, safety planning, client support, community outreach, or justice-system services is important.

Knowledge of trauma-informed, client-centred and culturally safe practices; Indigenous cultural safety; relevant community resources; and confidential client documentation is important. The position calls for a valid B.C. driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance for work-related travel and client transportation, when required. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required as applicable.

We are looking for someone with empathy, sound judgement, strong listening and communication skills, discretion, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively during urgent or complex situations.

Position Details:

Employment status: This is a temporary contract position. Continued employment beyond the contract term may be considered based on operational requirements, satisfactory performance, and mutual agreement; however, employment beyond the stated contract term is not guaranteed.

Expected compensation is: $27.54 per hour

Typical weekly hours are: 35

Availability: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for outreach, events or client response.

Anticipated assignment duration: Until incumbent returns

Work arrangement/location: Williams Lake, British Columbia #201-35 2^nd Ave South.  

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter quoting the job title in the subject line by November 13, to:

Sarah Landry
Administrative Manager
Canadian Mental Health Association – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch
#201-35 2^nd Ave S Williams Lake BC V2G 3W3
sarah.landry@cmhacariboo.org

Canadian Mental Health Association – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Thank you for your interest. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.