Casual Women's Support Worker - Campbell River, Canada - Campbell River & North Island Transition Society

Description

Job posting:
Women's Support Worker

Campbell River North Island Transition Society is a fast-growing agency.

Are you passionate about helping women and children experiencing abuse or in recovery? If you're looking for an exciting career in a fun organization with the potential to grow where you are also helping women, this is the perfect career for you.

This is a union site with the wage being $23.10 per hour plus 12.2% per hour)

Successful applicant will work as part of a team providing counselling, support and crisis intervention.

Excellent communication and crisis management skills. Strong knowledge of violence against women, mental health, and substance misuse


Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 25 per week


Salary:
$25.87 per hour


Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must be fully vaccinated to comply with public health order. Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing measures.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
WOMEN'S SUPPORT WORKER

Classification:
Transition House Worker / Adult Youth or Child Worker

Grid Level: 11

Date:
October 2005, updated Nov 2017

Job Location:
Ann Elmore Transition House / Rose Harbour / Women's Centre

Supervisor:
Transition House Manager / Housing Manager / WC Manager


Status:
Union


Job Profile

Job Summary:

The Women's Support Worker is a member of the Transition Society team who provides supportive counselling, education, information and referrals to women one on one and in group settings.

Job Duties:

1) Provide in-house facilitated group opportunities for women in the areas of recreation, education, psycho-social-spiritual well being

• Plan and prepare for inhouse groups
• Facilitate groups for resident women
• Bring in community professionals for educational groups
• Provide information and referrals
• Maintain confidentiality according to Policy and Procedures

2) Supportive Counselling;

• Intake of new clients
• Assess suitability to program
• Be nonjudgmental in approach
• Provide emotional support
• Assist with goal setting and follow through
• Provide information about abuse
• Make referrals to other resources
• Provide information about other resources and processes such as legal or justice system
• Assist women in development of a safety plan
• Address relapse prevention with recovery clients
• Monitor client progress and report concerns to supervisor

3) Record Keeping;

• Maintain statistical information as directed
• Maintain accurate documentation in client files
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of group activities

4) Maintain facility environment;

• Create and maintain a safe, warm and trusting environment
• Provide mediation between residents in conflict
• Facilitate resident meetings as needed
• Work cooperatively with other members of the transition society team

5) Miscellaneous

• Abide by CRNITS code of ethics and philosophy
• Abide by CRNITS Policy and Procedures
• Maintain confidentiality according to Policy and Procedures
• Maintain current knowledge of issues related to the abuse of women and children
• Advocate for clients
• Continue to upgrade skills through staff and professional development
• Assist in orientation of new staff and training of practicum students
• Attend staff meetings regularly
• Complete special projects as directed by the Transition House Manager
• Other related duties

Working Conditions
This position involves working in the transition house or Rose Harbour with a transient clientele. It may also include counselling, accompaniment and advocacy for women.


Human Profile

Technical Skills

Education

• Human Service Worker Diploma or equivalent

Or

• Equivalent training and experience

Experience

• 1 year working in community social services

Qualifications/Training

• Emergency First Aid
• Good communication and crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge and understanding of abuse of women and children
• Group facilitation skills

Requirements:

• Transportation
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check and Criminal Record Review
• Not in an abusive relationship for at least one year (at hire)

Performance Skills

Physical Demands

• Capable of assisting injured or disabled clients
• Delivery of program activities requires a moderate level of physical fitness i.e. walking, standing, bending

Mental Demands

• Ability to interact well with clients in crisis regardless of ethnic, religious, or socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability
• Able to manage stressful work and fluctuating workload
• Able to make sound judgments
• Adaptable
• Has initiative
• Respectful in all communication with clients, staff and other agencies

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Job Type:
Casual


Pay:
From $25.87 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

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