Transition House Worker

8 hours ago

Mission, Canada SARA for Women Society Full time

**Hours of work**: 14 hours per week, Friday and Saturday (1500-2230) or Sunday and Saturday (0800-1530)

**This position requires UNION MEMBERSHIP**

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 other community 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

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- Excellent understanding of violence against women issues both within dominant and non-dominant cultures
- Solid understanding of the role of an advocate as well as how to be an effective advocate
- Demonstrated ability to provide individual and/or group support to assist women and their children in understanding and coping with the effects of abusive cycles and family violence
- Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention and support for children and youth
- Comprehensive understanding of social services and resources in the Fraser Valley and how to access them
- Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention, safety planning and support for women
- Strong knowledge and experience of providing services to women in an integrated and multi
- agency service provider team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse clientele, and cultural competency
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong listening skills, written and oral communication skills including public speaking skills required
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate information to others (cross-over and log book communications are examples)
- Keep current on:

- Women’s issues, specifically violence against women and children
- Issues relating to women who may face additional barriers, including race, culture or ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status and ability
- Legal issues, housing options, government and immigrant services

**Qualifications**
- Education and Knowledge _
- Diploma in a related human / social service field.
- One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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**: Part-time

Pay: $25.95 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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