General: Under the direction of the Cariboo Friendship Society Executive Director and the Social Programs Supervisor, the Outreach Worker will be responsible for admissions, referrals, advocacy and support, administrative tasks, household management, public relations and generally be involved with the Society=s various activities.

Advocacy and Support:

- Provide all new residents with a thorough orientation of the Transition House.

- Provide a protected, trusting environment for all women & children.

- Provide information, support over the telephone.

- Make appropriate referrals to other agencies.

- Keep all staff informed of client issues/concerns relating to the Transition House.

- Provide mediation between residents in conflict.

- Participate in on going communication with In House Therapist and other agencies.

- Accompany women to appointments or court when necessary.

- Work as an advocate for women when needed.

- Provide ongoing support on an outreach basis to women when requested.

- Role Model appropriate behavior

- Provide Transportation to in-house and outreach clients as needed

Administrative Tasks:

- Maintain client files on a monthly basis.

- Responsible for admissions, discharges.

- Participate in case conferences with staff.

- Maintain daily records and statistical forms.

- Attend staff meetings.

- Participate in annual staff evaluations.

- Arrange/provide transportation for clients.

- Ensure that policies and guidelines are being followed.

- Make sure files are complete when the client leaves.

Household Management:

- Coordination of daily household activities.

- Ensure the Transition House maintains adequate level of cleanliness at all times.

- Make beds and do laundry when necessary.

Public Relations:

- Maintain good public relations with other community agencies and organizations.

- To be familiar with program developments of various agencies.

- Facilitate Workshops on family violence as requested.





- Participate in community agency meetings dealing with family violence or other

related issues.

- Presentations to the general public on services provided by Chiwid.

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Society’s Activities:

- Follow the policies of the Cariboo Friendship Society.

- Attend workshops and training as requested.

- Be available to volunteer from time to time when requested.

Qualifications:

- Human Service Worker and/or Transition House Worker Training Certificates, Crisis and

Counselling Training and/or experience in a related field.

- Applicants must possess good written and oral communication skills, have excellent

problem solving skills and have knowledge of community resources.

- Must not be judgmental - concern for welfare of others regardless of ethnic or religious

difference or economic status.

- Must have knowledge and understanding of the local Native cultures.

- A valid drivers license and a vehicle is required.

- Must submit to a criminal record check.

- Must maintain professional conduct and abide by the Cariboo Friendship Society’s Code

of Ethics.

- Must be willing to submit to a criminal records check.

This position requires a warm, friendly individual who can respond to women in crisis.

Competitive remuneration package, medical plan after 3 months, Company RRSP’s contribution plan and paid vacation.

Please submit applications with three work related references to the Cariboo Friendship Society, 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC or by email: [email protected]

Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

Closing Date: December 17, 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Outreach Worker, Chiwid Transition House (Williams Lake)
🏢 Cariboo Friendship Society
📍 Williams Lake