Job Opening: Domestic Violence Outreach Worker
Position Title: Domestic Violence Outreach Worker
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Shediac
Reports To: Assistant Director
About Us
The Courage Centre is committed to supporting individuals and families affected by gender-based violence. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment.
Position Summary
The Gender-based violence outreach program provides community-oriented support for victims of intimate partner violence (IPV).The Domestic Violence Outreach Worker provides direct support, advocacy, safety planning, and referrals to individuals experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence. Working from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered approach, the Outreach Worker helps clients access community resources, navigate systems, and develop individualized plans to enhance their safety and well-being. Additionally, the Domestic violence outreach worker fosters safer communities through public education, prevention activities and collaboration with other services to strengthen the knowledge of IPV and coordinates responses to high-risk and complex cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and risk assessment.
- Develop personalized safety plans with clients.
- Offer information, advocacy, and referrals to community services, including housing, legal, financial, healthcare, and counselling supports.
- Maintain regular contact with clients through office appointments, outreach, phone, or virtual services.
- Assist clients in navigating other service systems.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and service providers.
- Facilitate educational workshops and community awareness initiatives as required.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely client documentation.
- Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable legislation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Diploma or degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience working with individuals affected by domestic or gender-based violence.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's licence
- Successful Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Preferred:
- Fluent in both official languages (written and spoken)
- Experience with case management.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, newcomers, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.
Skills and Competencies
- Empathy and professionalism
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Cultural humility and inclusive practice
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Confidentiality and ethical decision-making
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Working Conditions
- Local travel within the community may be required.
- Work may involve responding to individuals experiencing crisis.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and wellness days.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, we invite you to submit your Resumé (CV) and a cover letter, no later than date, to the attention of:
Mrs. Kristal LeBlanc
Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Center (66 Calder Street, Shediac NB E4P 1K8)
Email: [email protected] \ Fax: 506-533-9348
In the subject heading please put the name of the position for which you are applying for.
****Please note, while the deadline is August 21 2026, the Center will be conducting interviews as CVs are received and may fill the position before the deadline, so please send in your CV as soon as possible.****
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
