DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH WORKER

Liberty Lane is a non-profit charitable organization in the Fredericton area that provides Second Stage Housing to women and children fleeing Domestic Violence and Outreach Services to any individual in the community who finds themselves in the circumstance of Domestic Violence.

We are seeking a Domestic Violence Outreach Worker to join our Outreach Team.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

The Outreach Worker requires a strong foundational knowledge base of the following:

• Domestic / intimate partner violence and its effects on clients and their children
• Trauma, mental health, and addictions
• Basic counseling skills / interventions
• Goal setting and developing action plans to achieve goals.
• Organizing / implementing / facilitating self-help groups, life skills workshops and presentations for the community / educational institutions
• Program development

The Outreach Worker must also have a familiarity of a broad range of education and support services available in the community and of other like-minded organizations in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Facilitating self-help groups and life skills workshops
• Preparing and delivering educational / awareness presentations and workshops
• Providing individual support to clients
• Providing clients with assistance in identifying goals and developing action plans to achieve the goals.
• Providing clients with assistance in personal self-development
• Making referrals to community-based services and public agencies
• Advocating on behalf of clients
• Carrying out risk assessments with clients
• Developing safety plans with clients
• Assisting with Emergency Intervention Orders
• Providing services to clients in their own environment when appropriate and possible
• Maintaining monthly statistics
• Committee work (i.e., CCR, FRRN, etc.)
• Other duties as required.

The Outreach Worker will be responsible to and report to the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

A two-year post secondary education program in Human Services / Social Services or equivalent training and experience.

Experience

Two years experience in a domestic violence intervention / prevention field, social service setting or in a related / relevant field.

OTHER

• Exhibits professional, clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to work with clients and community.
• Ability to set strong boundaries.
• Ability to respond to situations at a moment's notice.
• Empathetic in nature
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Good team player
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Competent computer skills including research.
• French or other second language an asset
• Valid driver's license

A car is required for this position as the Outreach Worker will travel to clients out in the community for meetings, etc.

Background checks required:

Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Background Check from Police.

Prior Contact Check from Social Development.

Additional:

Salary commences at $40,950. Benefits include Group Insurance, RRSP matching scheme and accrual of paid personal days.

Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter detailing why the position appeals to you and why you feel you would be the best candidate.