Second Stage Transition House Support Worker

4 days ago


Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

YWCA Arbour House provides shelter and support to women who have experienced abuse from an intimate partner, and to their children.
The YWCA Arbour House Support Worker reports to the Manager, Transition Housing and is responsible for providing emotional support, advocacy, court accompaniment, resources, referrals and assistance with safety planning to residents and their children.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work collaboratively with the Community Development Worker and with other Housing Services and Violence Prevention staff
- Provide ongoing emotional support, advocacy, court accompaniment, parenting support, assistance with safety planning, information, and referrals to residents
- Respond to emergency crisis situations
- Plan and facilitate women’s groups and resident events
- Community networking, attend meetings and workshops as needed
- Assist with the safety, cleanliness, comfort and security of the second stage transition house
- Other duties, as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Experience working with women who have experienced abuse in their intimate relationships
- Able to articulate a feminist analysis of violence against women
- Crisis intervention skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of social services policies and practices
- Knowledge of criminal and family justice systems
- Knowledge of Vancouver resources
- Ability to work independently
- A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
- Successful applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, exemption requests must be supported by valid, legal documents.

How to Apply

**Shaoli Choudhury**
Manager, Transition Houses
YWCA Metro Vancouver

**Job Type**: Part-time



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