Indigenous Women's Project Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Downtown Eastside Women's Centre - Vancouver, BC

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre - Vancouver, BC

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About DEWC

The Opportunity

The Indigenous Women's Project Coordinator will work with Indigenous women and Elders facilitating their engagement in pursuing the recommendations contained within Red Women Rising, Calls for Justice, and Getting to the Roots.

She will also plan, develop, and implement cultural, recreational, social and/or educational programs for Indigenous Elders that are consistent with the mission and mandate of the DEWC.

Reporting directly to the Manager of Programs, the Indigenous Women's Project Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women.

She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

You have at least 2 years related experience developing and facilitating social justice initiatives, programs, and groups including assessing and evaluating
You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including genderbased violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of traumainformed care responses.
You have the ability to work calmly and respectfully within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
You have efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problemsolving abilities
You have or will obtain a First Aid Certification and NVCI.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and longterm disability.
Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

Permanent, full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule

Union:
BCGEU / Salary $24.23 hr.

Posting closing date:
Open until the position is filled

Start Date:

ASAP

For bona fide position requirements Indigenous women only are considered/ Additional languages spoken an asset.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$24.23 per hour

Benefits: