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NSTAY Peer Outreach Worker

YWCA Halifax
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$50,000–$55,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Title: Peer Outreach Worker

Department: Violence to Resilience

Reports to: NSTAY Team Lead

Classification: Full Time, Salaried, Non-Management, Permanent

Hours: Typically (37.5/week) however, this position will require after hours on-call time

Deadline: August 4, 2026

Location: This role will be based out of Halifax, NS, but encourage applicants from all regions of NS

Salary: Starts at $50,000/year

Other: Must have a valid driver’s license, 2M liability insurance and consistent access to a reliable vehicle. There will be 2 weeks of initial training in HRM.

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Program Overview

NSTAY is a program which provides exploited/trafficked youth with wraparound support and connects them with the services they need. NSTAY has been developed with a trauma-informed lens and takes a harm-reduction approach. It is a non-judgmental program and incorporates promising practices from across Canada and is informed by those with experience of exploitation within the sex trade.

The YWCA Halifax is seeking a peer support worker who has previously been involved with the sex trade to join our dynamic team and be a crucial component of the Nova Scotia Transition and Advocacy for Youth (NSTAY) program.

Role of the Peer Outreach Worker

Providing one-on-one client support to youth 13+, including: Meeting accompaniment, Court support, Systems Navigation, Crisis Management, Community, Leisure and Social activity planning, and Collaborative case management
Completing and maintaining appropriate administrative logs, including participant contact forms and case notes
Engage in community outreach with partners and service providers across Nova Scotia, this may require provincial travel
Engagement in the Trafficking and Exploitation Service Systems (TESS) partnerships
In consultation with the Department of Community Services, the Peer Outreach workers will engage in community outreach /programming with residential facilities across the province of Nova Scotia.
Must be available for emergency and on-call duties

Qualifications and Requirements

***The Peer Outreach Worker will previously have been involved in the sex trade and have successfully exited for at least 3 years- we recognize the diverse range of experiences in this area and are looking for self-identification of involvement in the sex trade in the variety of ways it exists.***
Experience working in a peer support role
Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
Good communication skills: provide support and encouragement and accurately maintain written logs
Experience working with youth
Knowledge of community-based, trauma-informed, and harm reduction practices are an asset
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable
Must be able to provide a current Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume in one document.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
This role is only for those with a lived experience of being involved in the sex trade and have successfully exited for at least 3 years. Do you self identify as meeting this criteria?

Work Location: In person

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