Open Job Position: Woman's Advocate, SAGE Transitions House (casual, on-call)

North Shore Crisis Services Society is looking for a Casual Woman's Advocate for SAGE Transitions House.

To apply, email: cbonsteel@nscss.net

About the Role: NSCSS provides support and services for women and their children fleeing abuse, and SAGE Transition House is one of our programs. SAGE House is a big, busy residential program. The clients are women and children fleeing violence who are living temporarily in SAGE House. The Woman's Advocate is the frontline worker in the house.

We are looking for an energetic person who has residential experience, a good understanding of the dynamics of abuse, a strong feminist analysis, and the ability to make good decisions on-the-fly!

The worker will provide advocacy, one-to-one support, group facilitation, crisis intervention, assessment, intake, and discharge services. There are also the tasks of keeping a busy house running, such as the occasional meal prep and grocery shopping.

Casual staff must have availability for some overnights, evenings and weekend shifts, particularly through the summer months. A driver's license is also required.

This is an On-Call position (no set schedule).

We are hiring immediately.

Pay: $31.56 per hour

Supplemental Pay:

  • For overnight shifts, the employee earns an additional $2.50 per hour.

  • For evening shifts, the employee earns an additional $0.25 per hour.

  • For weekend shifts, the employee earns an additional $0.50 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma in a related Human/Social Service field

  • Current Standard First Aid Certificate

  • Two years recent related experience

  • Knowledge of family violence, violence against women and children, community resources.

  • Current BC driver’s license required

  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

  • We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women who reflect the diversity of the women who access our services: Indigenous and Racialized Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally

  • Have a commitment to strength based, empowerment, trauma informed and client- centred approaches to working with women and children

  • Able to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity

  • Able to work and empathize with women who have experienced abuse, violence, poverty, mental health challenges and/ or addictions

  • Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues which affect women and children, with a demonstrated awareness of specific issues facing aboriginal women, women of colour, ageing women and women with disabilities

  • Able to provide crisis intervention, assessment and lay counseling skills in a non-judgmental, client-centered approach

  • Good conflict resolution skills

  • Able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team

  • Able to be flexible and creative in a stressful and changing environment

  • Able to maintain personal and professional boundaries

  • Able to remain calm in stressful situations within the program

  • Good organization and time management skills

  • Ability to speak Farsi is an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Clients are women and children in crisis who are fleeing from violence and abuse. There can be personal risk in the day-to-day work. The program provides service for women - including 2SLGBTQ+ women - and their children. Our clients are from diverse cultures, backgrounds. The program accepts pets and it operates 24/7. The ability to function under pressure is essential. This position requires a criminal record search by the police and an authorization for criminal record check under the Criminal Records Act of B.C. This position requires Union membership.

To apply, email: cbonsteel@nscss.net