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Business: Journey's Into Tomorrow Transition House
Email: transitionhouse@coldwaterband.org
Phone: 250-378-6172
Address: Merritt

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Description

Casual Support Worker

Position Duties:

Under the direction of the Program Director, the successful applicant will carry out the Vision and Mission of Journey's Into Tomorrow Transition House and provides support to women and their children in a non-judgmental and confidential atmosphere.

Duties include the following:

• To create an atmosphere of safety and trust by providing confidential and non-judgmental support
• To assist clients, recognize their rights and responsibilities.
• To provide necessary referrals and/or case planning with other organizations/agencies
• Intake procedures including assessing eligibility.
• Handle crisis calls and to provide emotional support, information and referrals over the phone
• Record keeping in compliance with the Privacy Act and Journey's Into Tomorrow policies, as well as maintain statistical activity reports.
• Cleaning duties to include, but limited to, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, etc

Position Qualifications and Requirements

• College certificate in the Social Services discipline or two years' experience in the Social Services sector
• Crisis and Suicide Intervention/Prevention
• Food Safe, Level 1 First Aide
• Effective and respectful interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues
• Reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver's License
• Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act

Employment Type: On Call, Casual

Start Date: Immediately

Wage: Dependent on qualifications and previous experience

Please fax or email resumes to: 250-378-6172 or email: transitionhouse@coldwaterband.org

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews