Emergency Sexual Assault Service Worker

at  Sunshine Coast Community Services

Job Title: Emergency Sexual Assault Service Worker
Location: Sechelt
Employment Type: Full-time Term position
Term End date: July 1, 2025
Compensation: 26.58 - 28.93

ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICES

Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence, Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children’s Services.
Guided by our core values—social justice, interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect—we are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. We’re seeking passionate, values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, join us and be part of our meaningful journey!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Emergency Sexual Assault Service Worker supports youth up to age 24, including underserved and shíshálh Nation youth affected by sexual violence. The Worker provides support to vulnerable and at-risk youth through individual and group sessions, as well as outreach services. The role covers areas along the Sunshine Coast, focusing on enhancing safety and access to resources. Additionally, this position plays a key role in providing resources and information to youth-serving organizations, schools, and caregivers. The Worker reports to the Lead of Community-Based Victim Services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop a coordinated response with high schools to support youth affected by sexual violence, providing practical and emotional support, criminal justice information, medical care, forensic exams, safety planning, and other resources.
• Enhance accessibility and engagement through outreach, collaborating with SCCSS Youth Team, Indigenous communities, RCMP, and other youth organizations.
• Promote sexual assault prevention by liaising with youth services and agencies.
• Deliver culturally and developmentally appropriate services for youth, including Indigenous youth, in cases of disclosed sexual assault.
• Respond to inquiries from teachers, staff, parents, and youth to increase awareness, answer questions, and encourage service-seeking.
• Maintain program records, statistics, timesheets, communication logs, and other administrative systems.
• Collaborate with the shíshálh Nation to implement training and strategies for supporting Indigenous youth and engaging families, elders, and communities.
• Provide information, emotional support, and referrals for issues related to relationship violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and family violence.
• Respond to calls on the CBVS Outreach Line, offering emotional support, debriefing, referrals, and practical assistance.
• Stay informed about community resources, gaps, and the socio-economic and geographical makeup of the area, and consult with social workers, professionals, and families as needed.
• Adhere to SCCSS policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, including CARF standards.