Women's Support Worker

Women’s Support Worker

Campbell River and North Island Transition Society (CRNITS) is a fast growing, non-profit Registered Society and Charitable organization, established in 1985. CRNITS works with a feminist perspective to achieve a balance of power in Society. We strive to empower self-identified Women to reclaim their voices and personal autonomy.

Campbell River and North Island Transition Society is an inclusive and diverse employer We look forward to hearing from you.

CRNITS is recruiting a Women’s Support Worker to work at our various sites. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of this role. You will help deliver our programs by providing support, coaching and empowering our clients in a trauma informed framework.
- **Do you thrive in an environment where you can make a meaningful difference?**_

**BENEFITS**:
As a casual your benefits will be:

- Casual dress
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company events
- Socially responsible and inclusive culture
- Competitive wage: $31.56 per hour plus 12.2% ($35.41 per hour)
- Shift premiums

As you grow in our organization you can look forward to:

- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- Extended Health Care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Municipal Pension

The successful applicant will work as part of a team providing counselling, support and crisis intervention. You will also have excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of violence against women, mental health and substance abuse. This position requires availability for days, nights and weekends.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title: WOMEN’S SUPPORT WORKER**

**Classification: Transition House Worker / Adult Youth or Child Worker**

**Grid Level: 11**

Date: August 2024

Author: Lori Hirst

Job Location: AEH/RH/EH/WC

Supervisor: AEH House Manager/Housing Manager/WC Coordinator

Status: Union

**Job Profile**

**Job Summary**:
The Women’s Support Worker is a member of the Campbell River Transition Society team who provides supportive counselling, education, information and referrals to women one on one and in group settings.

**Job Duties**:

- Provide in-house facilitated group opportunities for resident women in the areas of recreation, education, psycho-social-spiritual well being
- Plan and prepare for in-house groups
- Facilitate groups for resident women
- Bring in community professionals for educational groups
- Provide information and referrals
- Maintain confidentiality according to Policy and Procedures
- Supportive Counselling;
- Receive crisis and support calls from clients in distress
- Intake of new non-resident client women
- Assess suitability to program
- Be non-judgmental in approach
- Provide emotional support to clients/residents in distress
- Assist with goal setting and follow through
- Provide information about abuse
- Make referrals to other resources
- Provide information about other resources and processes such as legal or justice system
- Assist women in development of a safety plan
- Address relapse prevention with recovery clients
- Monitor client progress and report concerns to supervisor

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $35.41 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Social Services: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification and drivers license (preferred)

Work Location: In person