BOUNDARY WOMEN’S TRANSITION HOUSE
Position: Transition House Support Worker
The Boundary Women’s Coalition is a non-profit organization providing services throughout the Boundary area to women and children affected by violence. The Boundary Women’s Transition House is seeking applications for the position of Transition House Support Worker. This position is a 4 on 4 off, 8.25 hour shift rotation.
POSITION SUMMARY
Support Workers provide a range of supportive services, security, advocacy, information, education, crisis intervention and referrals to clients, and crisis line callers. This position involves shift work, including weekends.
KEY DUTIES
- Assess resident needs and provide appropriate assistance and support
- Handle crisis calls as well as in-house crises
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
- Maintain safety of environment
- Housekeeping duties include cleaning and grocery shopping
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in providing support to women and children
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle crisis situations
- A strong understanding of the issues of violence against women and a feminist analysis
- The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional and personal boundaries
- Efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Proficient computer skills
- Degree in related field or a combination of education, relevant experience and training in the domestic violence field
- Knowledge of community resources and harm reduction model an asset
- Ability to pass a criminal record check
Send your resume and cover letter indicating how you meet the qualifications
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.78 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grand Forks, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
