For over 75 years, enCompass has been rooted in community safety and this will continue to be our focus. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more.
We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/, please consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
The Community Outreach Worker, Family Violence is part of the Community Safety and Well-Being division, providing direct support to individuals impacted by family violence. This role involves developing supportive, non-judgmental, and strength-based relationships while offering resources, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and assistance via a tired intervention model that addresses the urgent and complex safety needs for domestic violence survivors.
Through these responsibilities, the Case Worker plays a critical role in promoting safety, well-being, and support for those affected by family violence.
Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing services using a client centered, strength-based approach consistent with agency and program philosophy
Provide support for individuals to overcome barriers so they can live free from violence
Assess for risk and needs and develop safety plans as required
Through SMART Goal planning, provide ongoing support, advocacy, and intervention as required to assist client in meeting their identified goals and needs
Provide ongoing case management, including regular follow-ups and support to help participants meet their goals and work towards maintaining safety
Provides referrals as appropriate
Provide services to clients at locations that meet client and safety needs and accompany clients to appointments and/or court as necessary
Maintain positive, professional working relationship with colleagues, external agencies and partners
Participate in agency and community committees
Participate in core agency training and additional ongoing training opportunities as directed and approved
Maintain and monitor all file documentation as per program/agency policy
Maintain accurate and timely data collection, data entry and completion of any program assessments and surveys as per agency and program policy
Complete monthly agency employee requirements
Contribute to overall agency purpose
Qualifications / Skills:
Bachelor of Social Work degree (RSW preferred) or a related Human Services degree and related experience
Thorough understanding of family violence dynamics and barriers as well as addiction and mental health issues
Minimum 2 years' front-line experience in delivery of family violence services
Experienced in risk assessment, safety planning and case management
Familiar with community resources including housing and financial resources, immigration, legal, child and family services
Professionalism within all aspects of employment and able to contribute to a positive team environment
Thorough understanding of victimization and the dynamics of domestic violence
Assessment, interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and engagement skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Excellent computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and video conferencing platforms)
Experience with client management database systems
Fluency in a language other than English would be an asset
Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license with a safe, operating vehicle, clean drivers abstract, and must have 2 million liability insurance
Conditions of Employment:
Clear Criminal Record and Child Intervention Check is required; A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually
Valid Standard First Aid/CPR is required.
This position has an immediate start date and is based out of our downtown location Transition Place. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
What we offer
The salary range for this position is $52,020.00 to $61,383.60 annually.
enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:
+ Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
+ Service recognition and employee awards
+ Professional development opportunities
+ Staff team building and appreciation days
+ Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits
Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter.
Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted
Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.
enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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