Stopping The Violence Outreach Worker - Williams Lake, Canada - Axis Family Resources Ltd.

Axis Family Resources Ltd.

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Williams Lake, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Temporary Part Time Outreach Services Worker (Stopping the violence outreach worker)

Hours: 16 hours per week

Location:
Williams Lake, BC

Wage:
$23.10 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement

Axis Family Resources is currently recruiting
Temporary Part Time
Stopping the Violence Outreach Worker for program that offers service in public education initiatives, assisting women with referrals, providing group and one-to-one supportive counselling, and developing and maintaining working relationships with other service providers in order to assess and make efforts to address to fill gaps in service for this target population.

Provides support, education and advocacy support to women who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse or threat of abuse/ violence.

Qualifications & Requirements:

A diploma in social/ human services, or the equivalent education and experience is required for this position.
At least one year's relevant work experience (see bullets in Job Skills and Abilities) is required for this position.
Direct program delivery experience in the social services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of communitybased programs and related provincial and community support services is preferred
A class 5 drivers' license and safe driving record abstract
Current Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) Certification (must be completed within 3 months of hire)
Approved Criminal Record Check

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices in the area of domestic violence.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including group facilitation and public presentation skills.
Excellent organization, time management, and problemsolving skills.

Ability to function independently and as a team member.

Crisis management skills.

Benefits:

We offer our full-time, and part-time employees (minimum 20 hours per week) the following:

Competitive Wages
Yearly Pay Increase
Three Weeks Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Days
Unionized Workforce
Life Insurance Policy
Dental Coverage
Vision Care
Reduced Prescription Costs
Municipal Pension Plan
Ongoing Career Opportunities Throughout North, Interior, Okanagan & Kootenay Regions of BC
On the Job Mentoring & Training
Employee Referral Incentives
Health & Wellness Initiatives

Additional Information:

This position requires the ability to work in a stressful environment, often dealing with persons served in crisis situations.
Work may be conducted outside regular office hours. Managing emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position.
Direct delivery of program activities may require a moderate level of physical fitness.
Must be flexible and have a high level of motivation to effectively work within program.
Must demonstrate ability to address personal issues that may potentially affect job responsibilities

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia based social services organization operating in fourteen communities throughout the province.

Founded in 1992, and accredited by CARF since 2003, Axis has experienced steady annual growth and currently employs over 500 staff throughout the Northern, Interior, Okanagan, and Kootenay regions of BC.

We encourage promotion from within and invest in our people through ongoing training and career development.

At Axis Family Resources Ltd.

our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners.

Meeting our Mission means recruiting people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

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If you believe you can contribute to this goal, come join our team_

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 16.50 per week

Salary:
From $23.10 per hour

Schedule: