North Shore Crisis Services Society is looking for a Casual Woman's Advocate for SAGE Transitions House. There is no set schedule: this is an On-Call position.
NSCSS provides supports and services for women and their children fleeing abuse, and SAGE House is one of our programs. SAGE House is a big busy residential program. The clients are women and children fleeing violence who are living temporarily in SAGE Transition House. The Woman's Advocate is the frontline worker in the house.
We are looking for an energetic person who has residential experience, a good understanding of the dynamics of abuse, a strong feminist analysis and the ability to make good decisions on-the-fly!
The worker will provide advocacy, one to one support, group facilitation, crisis intervention, assessment, intake and discharge services. There are also the tasks of keeping a busy house running, such as occasional meal prep, room cleaning and grocery shopping.
Casual staff must have availability for some overnights, evenings and weekend shifts, particularly through the summer months.
Supplemental Pay: Shift premiums are paid for overnight, evening and weekend shifts.
A driver's license is required.
We are hiring immediately.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in a related Human/Social Service field
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate (or ability to renew soon)
- Two years recent related experience
- Knowledge of family violence, violence against women and children, community resources.
- Current BC driver’s license required
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women who reflect the diversity of the women who access our services: Indigenous and Racialized Women strongly encouraged to apply.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally
- Have a commitment to strength based, empowerment, trauma informed and client- centred approaches to working with women and children
- Able to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity
- Able to work and empathize with women who have experienced abuse, violence, poverty, mental health challenges and/ or addictions
- Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues which affect women and children, with a demonstrated awareness of specific issues facing aboriginal women, women of colour, ageing women and women with disabilities
- Able to provide crisis intervention, assessment and lay counseling skills in a non-judgmental, client-centered approach
- Able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Able to be flexible and creative in a stressful and changing environment
- Able to maintain personal and professional boundaries
- Ability to speak Farsi is an asset
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Clients are women and children in crisis who are fleeing from violence and abuse. There can be personal risk in the day-to-day work. The program provides service for women - including 2SLGBTQ+ women - and their children. Our clients are from diverse cultures, backgrounds. The program accepts pets and it operates 24/7. The ability to function under pressure is essential. This position requires a criminal record search by the police and an authorization for criminal record check under the Criminal Records Act of B.C.
This position requires Union membership.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $33.54 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Vancouver, BC V7L 1T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- residential: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
