[26-044] Sexual Misconduct Support Worker

Position: Sexual Misconduct Support Worker

Location: Oceanside/Nanaimo

Hours: 24 hours per week

Salary: $29.17 (Grid Level 12, Step 1)

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: September, 2028

We are looking for a Sexual Misconduct Support Worker to join our Oceanside Mental Health and Social Services team! Ideally, this individual will have strong interpersonal skills, be experienced providing victim services support using trauma and culturally responsive practices and work well with people in crisis.   

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC.  Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Mental Health and Social Services Team Leader

General Responsibilities:

• Support victims of Sexual Misconduct over the age of 16 in Nanaimo and Oceanside.
• Work directly with victims of sexual misconduct providing emotional and practical support.
• Provide information and connection to resources for victims of sexual misconduct.
• Facilitate sexual misconduct prevention and education sessions/workshops in Nanaimo and Oceanside.

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Provide both in-office and outreach services to victims.
• Accompany victims to RCMP, hospital/medical and court.
• Provide education in the about the awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct.

Physical Demands of Job:

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 50%, Sitting - 50%, Time Spent Outdoors - 50%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

• Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 50%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Reading/Writing - 75%

Qualifications:

• Mandatory: Diploma in Social Services related field. Preferred: Bachelors’ Degree (e.g. Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Criminal Justice).
• Preferred: two (2) years of victim services related experience.
• Mandatory: Ability to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check
• Mandatory: Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

UNION MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Benefits:

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Other benefits:

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by: May 13, 2026