Women's Crisis Support Peer Navigator

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Municipal Pension Plan matching

Compressed work schedule

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre seeks a dedicated Peer Support Worker to assist women in securing practical needs and accessing support services while managing crises in the Drop-in and Shelter. The role promotes a feminist, anti-oppression approach and collaboration with DEWC staff to provide integrated services.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years related experience, knowledge of gender-based violence, mental health and homelessness issues, and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience, preferably in a drop-in or shelter environment.
• Knowledge of issues affecting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness and substance use.
• Trauma-informed care responses and the ability to work calmly in a crisis-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support women to secure practical needs and access support services.
• Manage crises in the Drop-in and/or Shelter setting.
• Promote principles of peer support and collaborate with DEWC staff to integrate services.
• Familiar with community resources and other support services.

Job description

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre seeks a dedicated Peer Support Worker to assist women in securing practical needs and accessing support services while managing crises in the Drop-in and Shelter. The role promotes a feminist, anti-oppression approach and collaboration with DEWC staff to provide integrated services.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years related experience, knowledge of gender-based violence, mental health and homelessness issues, and trauma-informed care.