Casual Transition House Worker

2 weeks ago


Abbotsford, Canada SARA For Women Full time

**Position Title**: Casual Transition House Worker

**Program**: Housing

**Position location**: All SARA Housing Locations

**Reports to**: Manager, Housing

**Hours of work**: on-call basis, availability for four-day, four-evening, and four-overnight shifts per month (total 12 shifts per month)

**This position requires UNION MEMBERSHIP**

**Internal / External Job Posting**

**Compensation will be in accordance with Appendix A of the BCGEU Collective Agreement.**

**Classification: Transition House Worker Grid Level: 10**

The Transition House Worker provides advocacy, one to one support, assessment, intake and discharge services for residents accessing our Transition House programs. The Transition House Worker provides group facilitation and crisis intervention in the Transition House for women and children fleeing violence. The Transition House Worker provides administrative support as necessary, ensuring the safety and security of the program. The Program operates 24/7 with staff covering all shifts as required.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Prior to admission, screens prospective residents for suitability; conducts intake interviews over the phone.
- Provides information, advocacy and assistance to residents and crisis line callers.
- Assesses residents’ immediate needs and assists them to define and implement an action plan.
- Provides crisis intervention and risk assessment for residents and crisis line callers.
- Provides information to residents on resources available and refers clients to community other services and resources available.
- Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility.
- Facilitates resolution of conflicts between residents.
- Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting, safety planning and problem-solving support to residents.
- Provides accompaniment for women requesting advocacy services.
- Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence.
- Maintains case notes, resident records, documents, forms and statistical information.
- Provides administrative support as necessary, including record keeping recording and reporting statistics and pertinent data.
- Ensures completion of housekeeping services such as laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping and maintaining supplies; orders supplies/groceries.
- Performs other duties as directed and appropriate
- Attends all relevant meetings and training as directed

**Qualifications**
- Education and Knowledge_
- Diploma in a related human / social service field.
- Training and Experience_
- One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- CPR Level B
- Food Safe Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Populations
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clean drivers’ abstract

**Environment/Working Conditions**
- This position is required to work in a moderate to highly stressful environment often dealing with clients in crisis situations
- Sometimes exposed to moderately undesirable working conditions in the form of unpleasant dealings with upset, angry or demanding clients.
- Ability to work with and deal with interruptions and often chaotic environment.
- Support often related to trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, and/or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Managing emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position
- May be exposed to weather, hazards and risks associated with driving and/or transporting clients.
- Access to reliable vehicle and ability to carry Business Insurance

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 ethno cultural origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $25.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call

Work Location: In person



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