North Shore Crisis Services Society is looking for a Woman's Advocate for SAGE Transition House. This is a regular position; 32 hours per week, Mon - Thursday, 8am-4:30 pm (includes 30 minute unpaid meal break)

NSCSS provides supports and services for women and their children fleeing abuse, and SAGE Transition House is one of our programs; its a big busy home with lots going on. The clients are women and children fleeing violence who are living temporarily in SAGE.

The Woman's Advocate is the frontline worker in the house. The worker provides advocacy, one to one support, group facilitation, crisis intervention, assessment, intake and discharge services. There are also the tasks of keeping a busy house running, such as occasional meal prep, room cleaning and grocery shopping.

This Monday- Thursday daytime position carries a lot of responsibility. We are looking for an energetic person, with residential experience, and who is capable of getting important tasks done. It is also critical that the person has a good understanding of the dynamics of abuse, a strong feminist analysis and the ability to make good decisions.

A driver's license is required.

We are hiring immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Diploma in a related Human/Social Service field
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate, or ability to recertify upon hire
- Two years recent related experience
- Knowledge of family violence, violence against women and children, community resources.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women who reflect the diversity of the women who access our services: Indigenous and Racialized Women strongly encouraged to apply.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally




- Have a commitment to strength based, empowerment, trauma informed and client- centred approaches to working with women and children
- Able to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding and sensitivity
- Able to work and empathize with women who have experienced abuse, violence, poverty, mental health challenges and/ or addictions
- Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues which affect women and children, with a demonstrated awareness of specific issues facing aboriginal women, women of colour, ageing women and women with disabilities
- Able to provide crisis intervention, assessment and lay counseling skills in a non-judgmental, client-centered approach
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Able to take direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Able to maintain personal and skilled boundaries
- Ability to speak Farsi is an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Clients are women and children in crisis who are fleeing from violence and abuse. There can be personal risk in the day-to-day work. The program provides service for women - including 2SLGBTQ+ women - and their children.

Our clients are from diverse cultures, backgrounds. The program accepts pets and it operates 24/7. The ability to function under pressure is essential. This position requires a criminal record search by the police and an authorization for criminal record check under the Criminal Records Act of B.C.

This position requires Union membership.

Pay: $33.49 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Vancouver, BC V7L 1T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- residential: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Transition House Woman's Advocate - Regular (North Vancouver)
🏢 North Shore Crisis Services Society
📍 North Vancouver