Housing Retention Worker - Abbotsford, Canada - SARA for Women Society

SARA for Women Society

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Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SARA for Women is a feminist non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women in the Fraser Valley.

We promote and support women's efforts to achieve domestic, political, and social equality.

SARA offers a wide range of services to support women and empower them to realize their unlimited potential, and live free from violence.

SARA for Women offers Counselling services, Outreach, Court outreach, has 2 Transition homes, two 2nd Stage housing residences, the only female only shelter in the Fraser valley, HIV Outreach, Pregnancy Outreach, and Overdose Prevention Services.

We are a growing organization and are looking for skilled women to join our team.

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Retention Worker.

Full time Hours of 9-4:30 Monday to Friday

Position location:
Abbotsford/Mission

The Housing Retention Worker position supports Abbotsford-Mission families exiting and transitioning from experiences of intimate partner and domestic violence and other related barriers and challenges.

This position attends information calls, advocates with community agencies, police, MCFD, and legal services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide information, support and referrals for: housing options, community agencies, legal services, social services and related government services (eg. child tax credit, immigration issues, etc.)
Assist clients with transportation and accompany to housing and other related appointments.
Help clients establish and follow a budget that will allow for housing stability.
Assist with the process of accessing housing funds to aid with movein costs and security deposits.
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning and exit planning and support for women.
Provide information and outreach support to women inquiring about or seeking services and to provide assistance in connecting women with other programs within the society.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and Society meetings.
Keep various community agencies and organizations informed about SARA and act as a liaison.
Participate in internal/external committees as required and attend community events.
Create community contacts and assist in increasing the accessibility of SARA to all women.
Maintain confidential service records, develop and maintain feedback forms and submit reports/statistics as required.
Keep current on: Women's issues related to violence against women issues relating to women who may face additional barriers, including race, culture or ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status and ability, legal issues, housing options, government and immigrant services.
Attend appropriate training sessions, workshops and conferences.

Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent understanding of violence against women issues both within dominant and nondominant cultures.
Knowledge of subsidized and private housing resources and regulations preferred.
Ability to work with diverse clientele, and cultural competency.
Good understanding of social services and resources in the Abbotsford/Mission area and how to access them.
Firm understanding of the role of the advocate as well as how to be an effective advocate.
Commitment to a coordinated teambased approach.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work independently.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evening and weekend work may be a requirement).
Strong listening, writing, presentation, facilitation, public speaking and computer skills required.
Good understanding of the legal issues facing women who have been abused, particularly those from a different culture.
An understanding of the Family Law Act 201
Excellent knowledge of supports available to help women access housing, subsidies, other legal and support services.
Must be well organized with good case management skills. This includes keeping uptodate confidential client files, producing program reports and statistics required on time, and keeping abreast of current information that is relevant to our ability to deliver accurate information and services.

SARA promotes the principles of anti-oppression, diversity and inclusion. We strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals from First Nations, diverse ethnocultural origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply. This position is open to all women*.

Woman* signifies anyone who self-identifies as female, femme and/or woman. This includes transwomen, cisgender women, non-binary people who identify as femme or female presenting.

Salary:
$23.10 per hour

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