Transition House Worker - Surrey, Canada - Options Community Services

Options Community Services

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Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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We're Hiring

TRANSITION HOUSE WORKER

Posting Requisition _22415 _
Program _Evergreen _

Job Type _Regular, Part-time _
Location _Surrey, BC _

Hours of work _21 hours per week _
Closing Date _Open Until Filled _
- (Sat, Sun & Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm)
These positions are open to Female applicants only. These positions require union membership. Compensation is

in accordance with Grid 10 of the BCGEU Collective Agreement ($ $28.75)

Options Community Services is a nonprofit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White
Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,

- businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the
- community.

Our transition house workers are nonjudgmental, provide emotional support, are collaborative, respectful, and

- sensitive to cultural and lifestyle diversity. They provide guidance on how to access confidential services in areas such
- as financial aid, legal assistance, housing, counselling services, and more.**ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide crisis intervention to clients on the support phone line through supportive listening and/or referrals to

- services. Including suicide, mental health, substance abuse assessments and referrals.

Monitor and maintain the safety and security of the premises. Ensure all program equipment is maintained, used,

- and stored in a safe manner, and meets current safety standards and regulations.

Assess and respond appropriately to critical incidents involving child apprehension, substance misuse, mental

- health, potentially suicidal behaviour, and violent situations.

Present a range of available options by practicing a womancentered approach, respecting women's choices and

- recognizing women as experts of their own lives.

Collaboratively identify, assess, and create an ongoing needs assessment of women and their children and assist

- them to define and implement an action plan based on their identified needs and goals.

Develop, maintain, and store appropriate electronic and written client records, documents, log entries and forms

according to the agency's procedures and prepare statistical information while maintaining confidentiality,
objectivity, accuracy and conciseness.

Perform housekeeping duties which include but are not limited to: cleaning rooms, moving furniture, lifting

mattresses, laundry, vacuuming/sweeping/mopping, pushing large waste bins to the curb, recycling/waste
management, grocery shopping, donation item pick-ups, organizing and cleaning storage areas and offices,
ordering housecleaning supplies, and minor house and yard maintenance.
****QUALIFICATIONS

**Education, Training, and Experience:
_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_ Posted: 23-Nov-01

We're Hiring

Diploma in a related human/social service field and one (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent

combination of relevant training, education and experience.

Understanding of the cycle of abuse, the dynamics of violence against women in relationships and the

intergenerational cycle of abuse.

Current Level 1 First Aid/CPR Certificate required.
Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License required, satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
Access to a reliable vehicle an asset.
Experience in supporting women and children who have experienced genderbased violence and/or abuse is an

- asset.

Food Safe Certificate an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

Maintain nonjudgmental, positive, and respectful approach to house residents, coworkers, and other

- professionals.

Competent in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in order to assess, provide support, anticipate

- needs and build rapport with clients.

Proficient in writing case session notes and maintaining client file records to accreditation, agency and program

- standards.

Must have highly developed selfcare, time management, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage crisis or emergency situations.
Effective in fostering a collaborative, positive, respectful, and supportive team environment in order to equitably

- and cooperatively share program workload with co-workers.

Familiarity with community resources and excellent advocacy skills
Ability to speak additional languages is an asset.
Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity.
Crisis Line experience is an asset.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Vulnerable Sector search preceding their start date.

Applicants with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

- _An eligibility list may be maintained for up to six months. Eligible applicants may be offered a casual position. _

PLEASE APPLY TO:
Sukh Mattu, Program Manager

Options Community Services Society

**No phone calls please
**Please include a cover letter clearly indicating the posti