Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Specialist

Ann Davis Transition Society; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ann Davis Transition Society in British Columbia seeks a Part-Time Transition House Worker to support women, including transgender women, in a welcoming and safe Women’s Centre. You will provide emotional support, goal planning, crisis intervention and referrals while maintaining secure housing for residents, children, and staff.

Responsibilities include intake, safety checks, resources coordination, and collaboration with service agencies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related human / social service field.
• Experience in a low barriered environment.
• One (1) year recent related minimum experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current CPR C and First Aid Certificates.
• Naloxone certificate or willing to take training.
• Vulnerable sector criminal record check.
• Class 5 Driving License

Responsibilities

• Screens prospective residents for suitability prior to admission. Conducts intake interviews. Orients and assists residents to settle in the house.
• Assesses residents’ immediate needs and assists them to define and implement an action plan.
• Provides information to residents on resources available and recommends appropriate services.
• Monitors and ensures the safety and comfort of residents and the security of the facility. Facilitates resolution of conflicts between residents.
• Provides emotional support, encouragement, goal setting and problem-solving support to residents. Facilitates house and/or support group meetings.
• Liaises with other service agencies and professionals. Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence. Provides presentations and public awareness activities about services and issues of abuse.
• Provides supports for individuals with complex mental health and substance use issues
• Must be comfortable interacting with and providing service to high barriered women
• Ensures housekeeping services such as laundry, housecleaning, grocery shopping and maintaining supplies are completed. Orders supplies/groceries; performs minor maintenance.
• Provides crisis intervention and risk assessment for residents and crisis line callers. Provides information, advocacy for and assistance to residents and crisis line callers.
• Maintains case notes, resident records, documents, forms, and statistical information.
• Orients and assigns duties to volunteers/practicum students.
• Accompanies and/or transports residents to outside services.
• Completes hourly room checks.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Mentor practicum students and new staff with the assistance and at the direction of the Housing Manager

Skills

Low barrier environment experience

One year related experience

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Diploma in a related human / social service field

Job description

Ann Davis Transition Society in British Columbia seeks a Part-Time Transition House Worker to support women, including transgender women, in a welcoming and safe Women’s Centre. You will provide emotional support, goal planning, crisis intervention and referrals while maintaining secure housing for residents, children, and staff.

Responsibilities include intake, safety checks, resources coordination, and collaboration with service agencies.