Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Outreach Worker provides support, education, crisis counselling, and outreach services to individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of the agency. The IPV Outreach Supervisor provides daily oversight to the position, the Worker position reports to the Manager of Gender-Based Violence Prevention Services.

Duties include:

Provide short-term crisis counselling, crisis management and outreach services for individuals impacted by intimate partner violence as well as advocate and liaison on behalf of clients.

Work collaboratively with each client to assess their needs and to make appropriate referrals to community resources.

Participate in program development and public education including development and presentation of workshops, group facilitation, and group interventions.

Accompany and provide support to clients who require assistance with housing, medical care, police intervention, legal system navigation, transportation.

Maintain positive working relationships with referral agencies and community partners to ensure collaboration and coordination of supports for clients.

Participate in agency and community meetings including in-service training and ongoing professional development.

Adhere to all reporting requirements regarding child protection and intimate partner violence issues and follow through according to agency policy and procedures.

Perform related administrative and record keeping duties, including casework documentation, session evaluations, correspondence and statistical recording as required.

Participate in cross-training and learning related to the Domestic Violence Court Caseworker (DVCCW) program. Provide coverage for DVCCW position if required.

Participate in clinical supervision with the Manager; consult with the IPV Outreach Supervisor and Manager on a regular basis.

Assist with supervision of peers, students and individual cases as required by the agency from time to time.

Required to perform work outside of regular operating hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Social Work degree or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree.

One to three years of direct experience in a relevant area.

Be eligible for registration with and maintain good standing in a relevant professional association.

Areas of Knowledge:

Counselling theories and practice, including short-term, crisis counselling

Theories of human development, behaviour, and change

Theories and practices of communication and conflict resolution

Interviewing, assessment, and evaluation techniques

Knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence/domestic violence and demonstrated experience working with those experiencing such violence

Knowledge and experience in trauma-informed approaches and counselling

In-depth knowledge of community resources/agencies and the services offered in relation to intimate partner violence

Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural environments

Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations

Awareness of addictions, mental health concerns, FASD, etc. and influence/impact on individuals impacted by domestic/intimate partner violence

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment in a professional and respectful manner

Experience in facilitating group work and knowledge of group dynamics

Professional ethics

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to deal with people experiencing difficult, unusual, and/or challenging situations

Caseload management skills

Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle

Mail Resume

Executive Assistant

Family Service Saskatoon

#102-506 25th Street East

Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 4A7

Final candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search. This position is in-scope, CUPE Local 5316. This is a Full-time, in-scope, term position to August 31, 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $4,812.87-$5,312.50 per month

Benefits:

Dental care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-09