North End Women’s Centre Job Posting
The Women’s Support and Recovery Program Relief 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
- Grade 12 or GED
- Post-secondary degree or certificate in the social services field an asset
- Experience supporting women a residential setting an asset
- Experience in the facilitation of groups for women an asset
- Experience working with women from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Experience working in a community based setting in the North End of Winnipeg
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 the Women’s Support and Recovery 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 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.
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 relevant training opportunities as required.
- To participate in annual performance reviews.
- Other duties as assigned, consistent with this job description and approved by Centre policies, procedures, program manager and Executive Director.
Job Status: Casual Staff
Hours: Various shifts day, night and weekends as needed
Closing Date: February 19, 2018 at 8:30am
Start Date: April 1, 2018
Salary Range: minimum wage - $14 / 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
