Crisis Response and Violence Prevention Coordinator 

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Crisis Response and Violence Prevention Coordinator 

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Crisis Response and Violence Prevention Coordinator manages participant files and records associated with reporting for Sexual Assault Services (SAS) and Community Action Initiative (CAI), assists with bad date and aggressor reporting at Peers including providing information to people who have experienced violence, monitoring and development of the bad date and aggressor reporting system (and related policies), communication with the Victoria police liaisons and coordinating training for multiple audiences on preventing and responding to sexualized violence in the sex industry. This position is currently funded by Sexual Assault Services Canada and Community Action Initiative until March 31, 2025 (with the possibility of funding renewal). Job Description

Night Outreach Worker – Casual Position

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Reporting to the Manager of Programs, the Night Outreach Worker is skilled in harm reduction delivery models, familiar with local health and community social support services, and is knowledgeable about street-based sex work/trade. Night Outreach Workers work  collaboratively with team members to provide ethical, peer-based, responsive support that is informed by the needs of the participants.
Services are currently provided 4 hours an evening, 7 days a week, on stroll in our outreach vehicle.

Job Description

Drop-in Program Facilitator – Casual Position

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The Drop-in Program Facilitator – casual position works under the Manager of Programming and Counselling Services, alongside other team members and is skilled in providing harm reduction, group facilitation, workshop delivery and general support when needed. The Drop-in Facilitator must respond rapidly and sensitively to the needs of the participants who access the Peers Drop-In Centre. The Dropin Program Facilitator will work collaboratively with staff across Peers programming to deliver a continuum of ethical, peer-based, responsive supports informed by our service participants perspectives and preferences.

Job Description

Housing Overdose Prevention and Peers Services Staff – Casual Position

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Multiple casual and on-call positions available. Hours will be 10am-5pm or 11am-6pm, subject to change based on program needs.
Positions will be located at Capital City Centre, House of Courage, and Spaken housing sites.

Island Health has provided funding for on-site health services at housing and shelter sites, including harm reduction and overdose  prevention, primary care, addictions medicine, and peer support services.

Job Description

Drop in Program Lead and/or Night Outreach Program Lead

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Peers Victoria is an innovative, multi-service, grassroots agency that has been working with, and for Victoria sex workers since 1995. Through direct service delivery and partnerships, Peers provides an array of outreach, harm reduction, group education and other support services. We maintain a welcoming and accessible service environment that promotes the empowerment of current and former sex workers. 

We currently have a Drop in Coordinator/Night Outreach Team lead position available, with hours ranging from 15-30 hrs/week, depending on the candidate’s availability, experience and capacity. Drop in Program Lead and/or Night Outreach Program Lead

 

QomQem Administrative Coordinator

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QomQem Coastal Connections is a grassroots Indigenous-led outreach program that developed in partnership with Peers Victoria Resources Society. We offer harm reduction and health care services to Indigenous peoples who are unhoused, precariously housed, and who may be using substances and/or alcohol. As a team that celebrates diversity, we welcome our relatives and allies from diverse backgrounds, sexualities, genders, abilities, beliefs, and identities. This position is posted for 20 hours per week at $32 per hour. The position is funded until March 31, 2024 with the possibility of funding renewal. Funding for this position comes from Reaching Homes.

If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please submit a resume and a cover letter that summarizes your relevant experience and skills by Monday, October 13th, 2023 to director@qomqem.com. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. This position will be prioritized for Indigenous people but is open to all folks that are interested. It is beneficial to identify in the cover letter if you are Indigenous and have lived expertise relevant to the position. We also encourage applications from, but not limited to, people with diverse abilities, and people representing diverse genders and sexualities.

Job Description: QomQem Administrative Coordinator