PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 weeks, beginning as soon as possible
SCHEDULE: full time, 35 hours/week, days M-F, some evenings or weekends required
SALARY: $16.75/hour
LOCATION: Hybrid – remote work from home, travel to community engagements within Interlake-Eastern region
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be youth aged 18-30, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, child & adult abuse and criminal record checks
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Community and Social Services Worker Position is funded through the Manitoba Green Team program to create employment opportunities to youth. Working under the guidance of the Outreach Coordinator, the successful candidate will connect individuals with resources and opportunities to engage with Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre’s other programs that provide support to those impacted by sexualized violence, assault, abuse, and exploitation, during summer festivals and community events, sharing content through social media, delivering printed materials, and networking with partner agencies.
IN THIS ROLE, YOUR FOCUS WOULD BE:
- Attend scheduled community events and festivals, sharing information about Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre programs and engaging with attendees
- Respond to disclosures of sexualized violence by providing brief, trauma-informed support to community members at events
- Connect individuals with social services resources appropriate to meet their needs
- Build awareness around the issue of sexualized violence in rural Manitoba, reducing stigma and increasing public support for survivors
- Facilitate successful attendance at community events
- Develop content for Survivor’s Hope’s social media accounts
- Update existing resource materials (print and digital)
- Work collaboratively with the Reaching Out Program Coordinator and SARAH Crisis Coordinator
- Represent Survivor’s Hope at a wide variety of collateral agencies, networks, committees, stakeholders, and communities within region to build partnerships.
- Keep clear documentation of activities and assist in compiling program reports for funders.
- Maintain knowledge of appropriate community services, in order to provide information and referrals.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- In-progress or completed post-secondary education in community development, human services or social services (psychology, sociology, social work, education, human rights, etc.)
Or
- Relevant lived experience and/or experience working in social services settings - additional education, and/or training may be considered (ASIST, MHFA, etc.)
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and impacts of sexualized violence on individuals.
- Experience with community engagement and working from an empowerment model.
- Ability to work independently, with indirect support, as well as contribute positively to a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist analysis.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social and systemic root causes of sexual violence and the context of increased risk of violence and differential impacts of trauma for specific groups.
- Knowledge of local community resources would be an asset.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle required.
- Clear child, adult abuse check, criminal record, and vulnerable sector checks prior to start date as well as reliable reference statements are required.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Development of skills relating to mental health support and trauma care
- Support from a diverse and qualified team of coworkers, overseen by the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- A flexible and rewarding, hybrid work experience that values a healthy work/life balance
Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre (SHCC) is the only rural sexual violence resource centre in Manitoba, serving the Interlake Eastern region. SHCC supports empowerment, diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. We encourage candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities and persons who experience mental health challenges to self-identify in their application, as these applications will be prioritized. The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential.
PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME BY FRIDAY, April 27th AT 5:00PM TO:
Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
10-24 Aberdeen Ave, Box 925 Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0
Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information, please visit https://survivors-hope.ca/reaching-out/
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $16.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Selkirk, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you fulfil the following requirement: Applicants must be youth aged 18-30, have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, child & adult abuse and criminal record checks
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Selkirk, MB
