North End Women’s Centre

The Women’s Support and Recovery Program House Support Staff is a member of the Women’s Support and Recovery Program Team; and provides direct services to the participants of the Women’s Support and Recovery Program at North End Women’s Centre.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in the social services field (other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Experience providing crisis counselling to women who have experienced addiction; trauma; homelessness; and sexual exploitation.
• Experience working in a community based setting in the North End of Winnipeg and knowledge of inner city challenges is an asset.
• Experience supporting women a residential setting an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work flexibly in a high stress environment, adapting to the needs of the participants.
• Basic computer skills and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience working with Indigenous people particularly in terms of the historical context, traditions, teachings as well as the unique barriers Indigenous women face.
• Knowledge of the impacts of poverty, addictions, sexual exploitation, homeless, mental health, and violence on women.
• Knowledge of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking recovery.
• Knowledge of the resources available in the community for women experiencing poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness, addictions and sexual exploitation.
• Non-judgemental and accepting attitude.
• Ability to deal with crisis situations in an appropriate manner.
• Understanding of and commitment to a strength based and solution oriented approach.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply trauma informed care, cultural proficiency, and harm reduction principles.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to follow direction and make decisions within the parameters of the job.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class 5 license
• Regular access to a safe and reliable vehicle
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Service Responsibilities

• To build relationships and provide support to participants in Program.
• To empower women to advocate for themselves and to advocate on their behalf when necessary.
• To assist participants living in the Housing Facilities in accessing and connecting to community resources that will help meet their basic needs and assist them in becoming self-sufficient.
• To coach and mentor participants in basic life skills.
• To plan and facilitate/co-facilitate life skills groups or activities as needed – encouraging all women in housing to participate
• To provide information, referral, and support to women as needed.
• To act as a role model for women modeling healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication.
• To ensure all transitional houses (Unit/CTP/BBH) and grounds are well maintained as outlined in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.
• To respond to facilities maintenance and vehicle maintenance in consultation with the Program Manager and Director of Operations.

Team Responsibilities

• To participate in weekly team meetings
• To participate in group debriefing sessions and case consultations with Women’s Support and Recovery Program Supervisor.
• To keep apprised of community trends and share information with the Women’s Support and Recovery Team.

Administrative Duties

• To record and submit program statistics to Women’s Support and Recovery Program Manager as outlined in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.
• To participate in monthly supervision meetings with the Women’s Support and Recovery Program Supervisor.
• To participate in bi-weekly staff meetings if appropriate.
• To participate in relevant training opportunities as required.
• To participate in annual performance reviews.
• To attend community events and to sit on community committees as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned, consistent with this job description and approved by Centre policies, procedures, program manager and Executive Director.

Job Status: Full Time, Term (April 1, 2018 until March 31, 2019 with possibility for extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Shift Work/Days/Evenings/Weekends)
Closing Date: February 19, 2018 at 8:30 am
Start Date: April 1, 2018
Salary Range: $14 -$18 / hour

Resumes and a cover letter may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or dropped off:

Tammy Hansen, Women’s Support and Recovery Program Manager
North End Women’s Centre
394 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2
Fax: 204-415-4672 Email: tammy at newcentre.org

http://www.newcentre.org/carreers/