Peers is hiring! Crisis Response and Violence Prevention Support Worker
Peers Victoria is a multi-service grassroots agency that has been working with and for Victoria sex workers for almost 30 years. Through direct service delivery and partnerships, Peers provides outreach, harm reduction, and wellness support services. We maintain a welcoming and accessible service environment that promotes the empowerment of current and former sex workers.
Reporting to the Crisis Response and Violence Prevention Coordinator and the Program Manager, the Crisis Prevention and Response Worker assists with bad date and aggressor reporting at Peers, including: providing information to people who have experienced violence, assisting with communicating with the Victoria Police Liaison and supporting clients when needed, and assisting with training and workshops for multiple audiences on preventing and responding to sexualized violence. This position is currently funded by Sexual Assault Services Canada, Community Action Initiative and Civil Forfeiture until March 31, 2025 (with the possibility of funding renewal).
