Outreach Support Worker Youth Education Program

Position: Outreach Support Worker Youth Education Program

Location: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Start Date: December 1 2025

Pay Rate:$28.36 per hour

Status:Permanent Full-Time

Are you committed to fostering safer communities by engaging men and boys in ending sexual and gender-based violence Do you believe in the power of education to promote consent healthy relationships and positive models of masculinity We want you on our team!

Womens Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR*) provides emergency shelter to

women and children fleeing abusive relationships. We operate two shelters: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge. Our facilities operate on a 24/7 basis and we pride ourselves in being more than shelter. We also offer a robust region-wide outreach support program which supports families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse.

*WCSWR supports women transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

So how do we define an Outreach Support Worker Youth Education Program Assignment The main buckets of work in this assignment will include;

Building partnerships with community agencies with the intent of providing preventative

programming for youth

Developing maintaining and facilitating groups in the community for youth ages 8 and up

Managing maintaining and assessing youth referrals whether directly or through community

partners

Working collaboratively with Family and Childrens Services workers other community partners and

co-facilitators

Given this description we are anticipating the successful candidate would have the following skills and experience;

BSW and/or MSW from a University of recognized standing. Experience in a related field would

be an asset or related or relevant degree or diploma from a recognized university and/or college.

Experience working with youth and/or facilitating group programming for youth an asset

Skills in advocacy crisis intervention risk assessments and ongoing assessments

Knowledge of the effects of all types of abuse

Have a feminist philosophy with an understanding of intersectionality

Understands equity and works from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework

Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations

Current and informed knowledge of the needs of diverse groups of clients such as but not

limited to: disability poverty sexual orientation and gender identity survivors of trauma mental

health substance use

Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to multi-task

Working knowledge of current community resources

Knowledge of conflict resolution practices and negotiation techniques as well as the ability

to facilitate meetings direct situations and implement rules and guidelines

Knowledge of group processes including the ability to design plan and research facilitate

co- facilitate and implement groups for youth

Current knowledge of basic criminal and family law the Child and Family Services Act and

related legal issues and resources

Compassionate and self-directed

Strong administration organizational skills and strong computer competency

Highly developed interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills

The ability to travel and provide own transportation

This position is part of our Outreach Support Program and works closely with community and youth in our schools.

Identify as male and are passionate about engaging men work and providing prevention-based

education to youth focused on topics such as empathy healthy relationships and self-esteem

Have strong communication and facilitation skills and is comfortable with public speaking

Are flexible self-motivated and able to work independently while also working collaboratively with

other facilitators

Are passionate about building community relationships and partnerships to further enhance

prevention work through youth education

We do also have some general employment eligibility requirements;

Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check

A full team of staff that are passionate about the cause and about helping others (strong

values alignment)

A culture of encouragement and celebration

Leaders that are committed to continuous improvement and listen to and act on feedback

A supportive working environment committed to continuous learning and growth

Internal programs committed to staff wellness engagement and development

Generous total rewards package (health benefits RRSP paid time off etc.)