Women's Support Worker
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Womens Support Worker
Job Title: Womens Support Worker
Location: SecheltBC In person
Employment Type: On call/Casual (with the ability to work on weekends)
Compensation: $28.25
About CommunityServices
Since 1974 Sunshine Coast CommunityServices Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for peopleon the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care dedication andadaptability we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement TogetherAgainst Violence Child and Family Counselling and FamilyYouth and Childrens Services.
Guided by our core valuessocial justiceinterdependence diversity compassion and respectwe are driven toempower individuals and strengthen our community. Were seeking passionatevalues-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives ofothers. If that sounds like you join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
About the Role
The Womens Support Worker at Yew TransitionHouse creates a welcoming and safe environment for the participants of YewTransition House (YTH). They provide emotional support safety planningadvocacy and referrals to cis women trans women non-binary individuals andchildren residents and contribute to administrative and facilityresponsibilities of the House. The House operates 24 hours 7 days per position provides coverage at times with little notice of regular8.5-hour staff shifts on the 24/7 rotation and other hours as position reports to the Yew Transition House Coordinator and requiresmembership with the BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU).
What Youll Do
- Welcomes and orientswomen and children to the house ensuring they feel safe and at ease byproviding opportunities to express and understand their feelings about violenceand family separation.
- Provides individualemotional and practical support to women of all ages as needed.
- Responds to the24-hour access phone and documents conversations per protocol.
- Accompanies residentsto appointments when appropriate and necessary.
- Assesses women seekingshelter services offers support safety planning resources and referralsand conducts intake procedures for eligible candidates.
- Assists residents indeveloping and implementing housing/accommodation plans after their departure.
- Collaborates with YTHteam members on daily administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations andservice delivery.
- Performs operationalduties to ensure smooth house operations including shopping stocking thepantry yard work donations management and basic housekeeping.
- Provides residentswith knowledge of community resources and refers them to appropriate servicescoordinating with other service providers as needed to promote safety.
- Ensures participantsfiles and related records are up-to-date accurate and secure.
- Uses teamcommunication tools consistently and effectively.
- Provides crisisintervention and manages conflict among participants through meetings andresolution when necessary.
- Ensures effectiveservice delivery consistent with agency mandates and policies meeting alllegal contractual and compliance requirements.
WhatYou Bring
- Post-secondarydegree in a related field is an asset or the equivalent in education andexperience.
- Experienceworking directly with women and children of all ages.
- Demonstratedability to be non-judgmental and provide supportive relationships withresidents without imparting personal values or preferences.
- Experienceworking with a diverse population with a demonstrated ability to communicatewith participants in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner while setting andmaintaining boundaries.
- Experienceapplying a feminist analysis of gender violence as it affects children ciswomen trans women and non-binary individuals.
- Solidunderstanding of the systemic issues that need to be addressed in order todecrease violence against women and children.
- A trauma-informedpractice approach
- Culturally competent practices and an understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities families and individual
- Experiencesupporting people with varying levels of mental health and substance use.
- Experienceproviding crisis intervention an asset.
- Proven ability towork collaboratively across programs and with community partners.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive and Transparent Compensation: We value fairnessand clarity in our wages.
- Professional Development Support: Paid memberships for professional designationsand plenty of opportunities for growth.
- Community Impact: Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
- Team Connection: Participate in our annual Off-Site Team Building Day with funengaging activities that foster collaboration and connection
Additional information
- Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required to providetransportation to clients.
- First Aid Certification.
- Successful results of a criminal record check.
How to Apply
Please includeyour resume as part of your application. Visit our career page for more opportunities.
We arecommitted to ensuring our application process is accessible to all you require accommodations during any part of the application processplease contact
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on thebasis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientationage marital status veteran status or disability status.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Full Time
