Women's Support Worker

Cedar Woman House
Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Women’s Support Worker

**Job Type**: Casual - Weekdays, day shift, afternoon shift.

Wage: $25.00 / hr

OPPORTUNITY: Cedar Woman House is a women’s transition house located in Nanaimo B.C. providing safe shelter and services to women and their dependent children who are at risk of violence or have experienced violence. Due to the nature of the work, this position is only available to self-identifying women.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Women’s Support Worker is responsible for the day-to

CEDAR WOMAN HOUSE VALUES:
Integrity: means being accountable to our roles, partners, and most of all our clients. It’s about honesty and transparency in our work and relationships, and includes informed decision-making and putting evidence over ego;
Learning: means being dedicated to continuous personal, professional, and organizational growth and learning.

Respect: means treating everyone fairly, honoring the dignity and autonomy of others, and being compassionate in our approach.

Acceptance: means holding our clients and colleagues with unconditional positive regard, creating safety for being vulnerable and honoring diversity.

Collaboration: means taking a client-centered approach when working together, listening with our hearts and minds, using open communication, unlocking creativity, and maintaining a positive outlook to change.

Wellbeing: means creating the conditions that contribute to an environment of joy, humor, and warmth and honors one's physical, mental, and emotional health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility.
- Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting, and problem-solving support to residents.
- Provides information to residents on resources available. Advocates and refers clients as the client’s consent.
- Liaises with other service agencies and professionals. Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence.
- Must be physically capable of completing shift duties such as but not limited to, housekeeping services, ordering supplies/ groceries; and performing minor maintenance.
- Facilitates resolution of conflicts between residents.
- Provides crisis intervention and safety planning for residents and callers.
- Conducts intake interviews. Orients and assists residents to settle in the house.
- Maintains daily notes, documents, and operational forms, such as incident reports.
- Accompanies and/or transports residents to outside services.
- Performs other duties as required by the Director or Program Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Diploma in a related human/social service field.
- One year of recent experience in the area of violence against women an asset.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a good driving record.
- Valid First Aid certificate.
- Good working knowledge of Coast Salish teachings is an asset.
- Post-secondary degree in a related field an asset, or the equivalent in education and experience.
- Successful applicants must consent to a criminal record check.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CEDAR WOMAN HOUSE:

- Four-day work week for full-time employees;
- An excellent benefits and pension program for eligible employees;
- Paid vacation days and wellness days for eligible employees;
- Comprehensive training provided.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 B.C Drivers License (required)

**Location**:

- Nanaimo, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-27