Peer Support Worker

1 day ago

Vancouver BC VA A, Canada Downtown Eastside Women s Centre Full time $62,500 - $90,125 per year

Peer Support Worker- 1144

About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre exists to support and empower women and children living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to survive the conditions that surround them. See website ) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Opportunity

The Peer Support is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support, she will work in collaboration with the other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-center volunteers. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

  • You have at least 2 years related experience preferable within a drop in and/or shelter environment
  • You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC
  • You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
  • You have ability to work calmly within a busy, chaotic, crisis driven environment where multiple demands and prioritize
  • You are familiar with other support services, agencies and community resources
  • You have strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrate crises intervention training and experience
  • You have or will obtain a First Aid and NVCI certification

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage* including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP life insurance and long-term disability.

Paid time off: 3 weeksvacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.

For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC

Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

  • Permanent Part - Time
  • Work Schedule - Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday (6pm – 12am)
  • Week 2: Sunday to Wednesday (6pm – 12am)
  • Union position: BCGEU
  • Hourly Rate: $28.49
  • Location: 412 Cordova
  • Application Closing Date: Until Filled Start Date: ASAP

To Apply: log in to ADP from a browser by clicking on the link below. You cannot access the posting through the App. Once you log in through the link below click Myself, under Talent click on Career Center click on the position you would like to apply for.

Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional languages spoken an asset.

**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

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