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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Description

We're Hiring

TRANSITION HOUSE WORKER

Posting Requisition _22208 _
Program _Virginia Sam Transition House_

Regular, Parttime_

Job Type Location _Surrey, BC _

Hours of work _14 hours per week _
Closing Date _Open until filled_

Sat and Sun 4:30 pm12:00 am _

_These positions are open to Female applicants only. These positions require union membership. _

_Compensation is in accordance with Appendix A of the BCGEU Collective Agreement. _
Options Community Services is a non-profit 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.

The Evergreen Transition House support women and their dependant children who have

experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse, threats or violence, by providing access to safe,

secure and confidential services, including information and supports for decision-making, short
- term shelter or housing, referrals to other services and links to affordable housing.

Transition house workers are non-judgmental, 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. This includes 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.

_ We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_ Posted: 22-Dec-21

We're Hiring

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:

Diploma in a related human/social service field and one year recent related* experience.
Recent related experience must have occurred in the last 5 years and must include:
Experience in supporting women and children who have experienced gender-based violence

and/or abuse.

Current Level 1 First Aid/CPR Certificate required.
Class 5 driver's license is required.
Access to a reliable vehicle an asset.
Food Safe Certificate an asset.

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge:

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

relationships and the intergenerational cycle of abuse.

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.