Current Opportunities
☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: June 20, 2024
PROGRAM: Transition House
POSITION: Women’s Support Worker - Full-Time
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC
We are currently accepting applications for full-time Women’s Support Workers. Applicants for these positions must be available to work a minimum of one or more of the following shifts:
Day Shift – 7:30am-2:30pm
Afternoon Shift – 2:15pm-11:00pm
Night Shift – 10:45pm-7:45am
RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLE
• Provide support, advocacy, information, and referrals to women who have, or are at risk of, experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse
• Provide support and assist women in transitioning into safe, supportive housing or other community programs and services
• Performs intakes based on established criteria with referral to Shelter Case Worker and other appropriate resources and or shelters if they are not admitted
• Sharing information and resources that are available and ensuring the women are comfortable by providing support, supervision, food, clothing, and shelter
• Provides referrals to community resources including housing supports, health, treatment, legal and financial needs
• Liaise with other community resources and supports and external agencies as needed
• Completes and maintains related records including intake and exit documentation, daily case notes, critical incident reports and database entry
• Performs a variety of duties specific to the operation of an emergency shelter including bed-making, laundry, general clean-up of assigned areas and food prep
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
• Diploma in a related human/social service; one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers impacting homeless women, youth and children including domestic violence, trauma, substance use and mental health.
• Good understanding of community resources available to support women.
• The ability to assist and support women with a non-judgmental, trauma informed approach.
• The ability to mediate, negotiate and facilitate healthy interactions amongst clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to manage crisis intervention.
• The ability to work independently as well as the ability to work collaboratively as a team.
Additional Requirements:
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Acceptable Drivers’ Abstract
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Union membership
Starting rate of pay for this position, per the Collective Agreement is $25.95 per hour. Extended health and dental benefits, vacation and training opportunities are just a few of the benefits provided to our staff. If you would like to contribute to making a difference to those we serve, we invite you to apply!
Please send your resume to Jessica Bernard at jessica.b@cythera.ca
We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process.