Outreach Worker

The Sooke Transition House Society (STHS) provides essential emergency programs and services to women and their children experiencing crises due to violence. Committed to fostering safety and empowerment, STHS offers support to women who face abuse, threats, or violence, including those acting as witnesses to such behaviors. With a compassionate and dedicated team, STHS creates a safe environment for individuals in need. The organization is a vital resource for its community, offering hope and stability during challenging times.

Role Description

The Outreach Worker plays a vital role supporting women and their children who have experienced sexualized violence, violence in relationships, or childhood abuse. This position provides practical assistance, emotional support, advocacy, public education, and collaboration with community partners to ensure women have access to safety and resources. Daytime availability during the workweek is required to fulfill outreach responsibilities and engage with community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments, safety planning, provide information, referrals, and transportation assistance, including transportation to the nearest transition house when required.
• Offer emotional support for women in the community who have experienced violence, abuse, or threats, including current and former residents of a transition house.
• Facilitate women’s understanding of their experiences and the emotional and psychological impact of trauma while respecting their values, beliefs, culture, and choices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with related services (e.g., counselling programs, neighbouring transition houses and safe homes, social services, police, other outreach services, alcohol and drug services) to identify and address service needs.
• Assist women through referrals to appropriate services such as safe, affordable housing and other supports.
• Provide accompaniment and advocacy for medical emergencies, legal, or social services appointments.
• Develop and deliver culturally appropriate public education initiatives to raise awareness about the effects of violence against women, violence prevention, and available services.
• Maintain accurate records, monthly statistics, and communicate case outcomes.
• Respond to crises with sound judgment and develop strategies for resolution.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external agencies to support client transitions.
• Promote a safe and respectful work environment.

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How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of Tara Wolff, Executive Director, at twolff@sthsociety.ca. Please include “Outreach Worker Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line of your email.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 9, 2026. Posting will remain open until filled.

Equity & Inclusion Statement

Sooke Transition House Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women in all their diversity, LGBTQ2SAI+ individuals, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities. We value lived experience and encourage applicants who share our vision of a world free from violence, discrimination, and gender inequality.

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