Job Title: Women’s Support Worker

Wage Rate: $27.54 / hr

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Reporting to: Program Manager

Weekly Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, day shift, afternoon shift.

Hours Per Day: 5 hours/ day OR 10 hours/ day

Employment Type: Casual

About the Company:

Cedar Woman House is a women’s transition house located in the traditional territory of Snuneymuxw First Nation providing safe shelter and services to women and their dependent children who are at risk of violence or are experiencing violence. Due to the nature of the work, this position is only available to self-identifying women.

What’s in it for you?

o   Four-day work week for full-time employees.

o   An excellent benefits and pension program for eligible employees.

o   Paid vacation days, wellness days and cultural days for eligible employees.

o   Comprehensive training provided.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Women’s Support Worker is responsible for the day-to-day work of supporting women and maintaining the transition house. The Women’s Support Worker must be passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children, she needs to lead her work in a trauma-informed manner, always striving to hold clients in unconditional positive regard. The ideal candidate understands the impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples and how it continues to harm Indigenous women and children at alarming rates. The Women’s Support Worker must be able to contribute to an environment that centers around physical and emotional safety and nurtures personal growth and self-empowerment. She must be accepting of diversity and supportive of all self-identifying women, including members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. She needs to be responsible, reliable, and respectful in all her interactions with clients and team members. The ideal candidate will embrace and align with Cedar Woman House’s mission, vision, and values.

Cedar Woman House Values:

o   Integrity means being accountable to our roles, partners, and most of all our clients. It’s about honesty and transparency in our work and relationships, and includes informed decision-making and putting evidence over ego;

o   Learning means being dedicated to continuous personal, professional, and organizational growth and learning.

o   Respect means treating everyone fairly, honoring the dignity and autonomy of others, and being compassionate in our approach.

o   Acceptance means holding our clients and colleagues with unconditional positive regard, creating safety for being vulnerable and honoring diversity.

o   Collaboration means taking a client-centered approach when working together, listening with our hearts and minds, using open communication, unlocking creativity, and maintaining a positive outlook to change.

o   Wellbeing means creating the conditions that contribute to an environment of joy, humor, and warmth and honors one's physical, mental, and emotional health.

Key Responsibilities:

o   Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility.

o   Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting, and problem-solving support to residents.

o   Provides information to residents on resources available. Advocates and refers clients as the client’s consent.

o   Liaises with other service agencies and professionals. Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence.

o   Must be physically capable of completing shift duties such as but not limited to, housekeeping services, ordering supplies/ groceries; and performing minor maintenance.

o   Facilitates resolution of conflicts between residents.

o   Provides crisis intervention and safety planning for residents and callers.

o   Conducts intake interviews. Orients and assists residents to settle in the house.

o   Maintains daily notes, documents, and operational forms, such as incident reports.

o   Accompanies and/or transports residents to outside services.

o   Performs other duties as required by the Transition House Director or Program Manager.

Education and Experience:

o   Diploma in a related human/social service field or the equivalent in education and experience.

o   One year of recent work experience in the area of violence against women an asset.

o   Good working knowledge of Coast Salish teachings is an asset.

o   Knowledge of the impacts of intergeneration trauma.

o   Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a good driving record.

o   Valid First Aid certificate.

o   Successful applicants must consent to a criminal record check.

Skills & Attributes:

o   Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

o   Ability to handle crisis and verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation.

o   Ability to work under pressure.

o   Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

o   Strong interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral.

o   Up to date understanding of computer technologies.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates, please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to nikita@xpey.ca 

We look forward to reviewing your applications and discovering the unique skills and experiences you can bring to our team. Join us in making a positive impact at Cedar Woman House!

*Note:

o   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

o   The hours of work, including days off, may be subject to change consistent with the operational requirements.

o   Qualified First Nations candidates will be given preference in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code section 42.