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Support Worker, Ãmá House (South Surrey)
at Human Resources in Surrey
Position: Support Worker, Ãmá House
Status: Temporary, Part time (for 3 months starting July, 2009)
Hours: 20-hour average workweek, Friday/Saturday & Sunday, 11:30pm to 8:00am
Salary: $17.92 per hour
Location: South Surrey
Deadline Noon on Monday, June 8
An exciting opportunity exists for a Support Worker at Ãmá Transition House with Atira Women’s Resource Society. We are a feminist-based organization offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. An understanding of the dynamics of violence against women and other forms of oppression is an asset.
Qualifications:
Minimum one-year experience as a front-line support worker for women impacted by violence committed against them by their intimate partner and/or other family members. Awareness of the impact on women leaving federal institution. Services to be delivered in a manner consistent with Atira Women’s Resource Society’s feminist-based philosophy, and take into consideration all forms of oppression facing the women who live at Ãmá House.
Responsibilities:
One-to-one support work
Outreach
Room maintenance
Advocacy
AccompanimentsResource referrals
Liaise with other organizations and transition houses
Keep statistics
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to provide non-judgmental support
Flexibility
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to work under pressure/in crisis
Ability to manage stress (self care)
Ability to give & receive constructive criticism
Ability to learn from experiences
Knowledge of/commitment to Harm Reduction model of alcohol & drug treatment
Ability to articulate a feminist analysis of violence against women
Education
Formal education/credentials will count only as much as work experience.
Additional Requisites:
• A valid First Aid certificate is required.
• All positions are subject to a criminal records investigation.
• Must have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle while on shift.
Application Process
Expressions of interest, including an updated resume and a cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications, must be received email at jobs@atira.bc.ca or by fax at 604-688-1799 before the deadline noted above.
Please go to www.atira.bc.ca/careers.html for an updated list of current postings.
6/2/2009
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