Crisis Intervention Worker

Pay: $24/hr to start

Contract: Full-time, 40hrs/week

Benefits: Eligible for employee health benefits after 3 months

Vacation: 15 days paid vacation for the first 1-2 years, with vacation increasing after more time at the organization

Paid statutory holidays

Start date: ASAP

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About Helping Spirit Lodge Society (HSLS):

Helping Spirit Lodge Society (HSLS) is a non-profit that provides wrap-around services to women and children fleeing domestic violence and homelessness. We are the leading Indigenous women’s organization in the Lower Mainland to alleviate family violence and enhance community wellness through a traditional, holistic approach. Offering first-stage emergency housing, a second-stage 18-month housing program, and long-term housing and employment supports, we meet community members where they are at.

HSLS has served the Greater Vancouver area for over 29 years and has helped thousands of individuals. Our organization’s work is shaped by the belief that it is the Indigenous people who must set the agenda in providing solutions to problems that adversely affect them and their traditionally proud cultural inheritance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Second Stage Housing Crisis Intervention Worker works at our second stage housing site Spirit Way and provides women and children with safety and support. They offer crisis intervention when required, make appropriate referrals to community agencies such as hospitals, police, and the Ministry of Child & Family Services if support services are needed. They also maintain the security of the building and its residents by making rounds throughout the shift and checking mechanical and maintenance rooms for problems. Cleaning duties are an essential responsibility of this role. Strong communication skills (both oral and written), and a valid First Aide certificate are important, as well as to be able to work as part of a team, and independently.

REPORTS TO:

The Spirit Way Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Due to the nature of this work, the applicant must identify as a woman

·        Basic Security Person Training Certificate an asset

·        1 year relevant experience

·        Ability to support in an emergency/crisis

·        Good communication skills

·        Good organizational skills

·        Ability to be assertive

·        Knowledge of family violence an asset

·        Honesty and ethical attributes

·        Work independently and as a team player

·        Criminal Record Check mandatory

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

·        Ensure the safety of residents, property and employees of Spirit Way Second Stage Housing

·        To patrol and monitor property against theft and vandalism

·        Ensure all window screens in units are secure

·        Follow safety procedures if any emergency alarm sounds

·        To review daily footage from video camera

·        To report all safety concerns to Residence/Program Coordinator

·        Crisis assessment and ability to follow-up

·        Work in conjunction with police and other emergency response teams

·        To maintain nightly log, including incident reports

·        To provide support for residents and children, if needed

·        To learn all mechanical functions of SPIRIT WAY

·        Willing to do tasks that may not be listed on job description

·        To ensure security measures are in working order at all times

·        To be responsible for noise control

·        To perform cleaning/maintenance as required

·        Support in doing house laundry

·        Cook meals for programming

·        Support in hosting dinners

·        Check in with women when needed

To apply, please apply directly on LinkedIn or submit your resume and cover letter to operations_[email protected]. Feel free to reach out with any questions.