Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & dental

Paid vacation

Pension plan

13 statutory holidays

Sick days

Staff development days

First for open positions

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) seeks an Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator to engage Indigenous women and advance recommendations from national reports within the DEWC framework.

You will work with the Indigenous Women’s Programming Coordinator to plan and implement culturally relevant programs, ensuring services align with DEWC’s mission and an anti-oppression stance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in developing and facilitating social justice initiatives, programs or groups.
• Ability to articulate and promote DEWC's mission, mandate, philosophy and values.
• Knowledge of issues affecting DTES women including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness and addictions, with trauma-informed care understanding.
• Ability to stay calm in crises-driven environments with multiple demands and priorities.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engagement of Indigenous women in pursuing recommendations from Red Women Rising, Calls for Justice and Getting to the Roots.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Women’s Programming Coordinator in planning, development and implementation of cultural, recreational, social and educational programs.
• Promote integrated services for women within DEWC from a feminist, anti-oppression framework.
• Report to the Director, Advocacy for Indigenous Women and work with DEWC staff to coordinate efforts.

Skills

Group facilitation

Program development

Trauma-informed care

Organizational skills

First Aid Certification

Job description

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website ( www.dewc.ca ) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Opportunity

The Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator will work with Indigenous women who access the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre facilitating their engagement pursuing the recommendations contained within Red Women Rising, Calls for Justice, and Getting to the Roots. She will collaborate with the Indigenous Women’s Programming Coordinator in the planning, development, and implementation of cultural, recreational, social and/or educational programs for Indigenous women that are consistent with the mission and mandate of the DEWC. Reporting directly to the Director, Advocacy for Indigenous Women, the Indigenous Women’s Advocacy Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• You have at least 2 years related experience developing and facilitating social justice initiatives, programs, and groups including assessing and evaluating
• You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
• You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
• You have the ability to work calmly and respectfully within a busy, chaotic, crises driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
• You have efficient organizational and administrative skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities
• You have or will obtain a First Aid Certification and NVCI.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare:Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.

Paid time off:3 weeks paid vacation in the 1 st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.

For your Retirement:Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Other perks:Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Permanent, Full-time
• Work Schedule – Week 1: - Tuesday to Saturday (8:30AM – 5:00PM)

Week 2: - Tuesday to Friday (9am – 5pm)

• Union: BCGEU / Salary $30.22 hr.

For bona fide position requirements Indigenous women only are considered/ Additional languages spoken an asset.

While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**