Mental Health Advocate - Vancouver, Canada - Downtown Eastside Women s Centre
Description
About DEWC
The Opportunity
The Mental Health Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy and assisted referral services to women with mental health concerns who live and/or work in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver primarily in the areas of BC Benefits and income assistance, Residential Tenancy, Housing, and the Ministry for Children and Families.
Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Program Manager, the Mental Health Advocate 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
- Must have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women.
- You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including genderbased violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with understanding of traumainformed care responses.
- You have the ability to work within busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
- You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problemsolving abilities
- You have demonstrated experience providing assisted referral as well as familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the dtes.
- 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 long-term 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, fulltime, 9 day fortnight schedule
- Union: BCGEU / Salary $28.49 hr.
- Posting closing date: Open until the position is filled
Start Date:
ASAP
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