The Women’s Support and Recovery Program House Support Staff is a member of the Women’s Support and Recovery 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.
- Administrative and reporting duties.
Job Status: Full Time, Term (September 2019 until March 31, 2020 with possibility for extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Weekends/ Evenings)
Closing Date: July 29, 2019 at 8:30 am
Start Date: September 2019
Salary Range: $14 -$20 / hour
Resumes and a cover letter may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or dropped off:
Tracy Wark, Women’s Support and Recovery Program Supervisor
North End Women’s Centre
394 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2
Fax: 204-415-4672 Email: tracyw at newcentre.org
