Indigenous Housing and Gender-Based Violence Support Worker

Peers Victoria is a peer based, grass roots organization for people in sex work or trade on Lekwungen territory. Through direct service delivery and partnerships, Peers provides outreach and drop-in support services, advocacy and public education, with a focus on current and former sex workers. This position would be affiliated with the QomQem Coastal Connections outreach team. QomQem is an Indigenous-led outreach program that developed in partnership with Peers Victoria Resources Society. QomQem offers harm reduction and health care services to Indigenous peoples who are unhoused, precariously housed, and who may be using substances and/or alcohol.

This position is posted for 20-35 hours per week at $30 per hour. The position is funded until March 31, 2023 with the possibility of a funding renewal.

Job description link here: https://www.safersexwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/QomQem-Housing-worker.docx

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 10 hours per week at $26 per hour. The

Link to job description here: https://www.safersexwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/QomQem-Admin-Support.docx

Multiple positions available ranging from 3-5 regular shifts per week, or casual on call
positions.
Hours will be 10am-5pm or 11am-6pm, subject to change based on program needs.
Positions will be located at Capital City Centre, Russell St, Catherine, and Spaken housing and
shelter sites. Wage is $26/hour.

See job description here: https://www.safersexwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Housing-and-Shelter-Harm-Reduction-and-Overdose-Response-Worker-August-2022-Copy-1.pdf