Support Worker

The Aboriginal Mother Centre Society is a non-profit organization that provides Transformational Housing (TH) and other supports for single, Aboriginal mothers in Vancouver, including a licensed daycare for children age 3-5, and other social support programs to the TH Residents and some community members.

The Transformational Housing (TH) at Aboriginal Mother Centre Society (AMCS) is a place where Aboriginal mothers, who are facing homelessness and/or dealing with their child/ren in care of the Ministry, can come to stay. The women can rebuild their sense of self-worth and identity for a better future for themselves and their children. AMCS is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal families by providing cultural traditional services through a holistic grassroots approach. The goal is ultimately to provide a supportive environment that aids housing stabilization and healthier lifestyle choices.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to Program Manager, the Transformational Housing Support (THS) Worker meets regularly with women, and women and their children, to ensure the women and children living in the AMC Transformational House Program have input into their living situations; they also provide emotional support, crisis intervention and assist with safety planning; provide one-to-one and group support; support women with advocacy and assist women with cleaning, childcare, attending appointments and other daily activities. Because the program is small, THS workers are also expected to assist with cleaning, including preparing units for new families, receiving donations, and other administrative tasks.

About You

You support and want to work within the mission, vision, values and philosophy of the AMC, carrying out a variety of duties related to the operation of the housing program including providing support that meets the needs of families entering the centre as noted above as well as provision of food, clothing, and life skills. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, are willing to work shift work, are detail-oriented, and are knowledgeable of traditional protocol. Indication of your First Nations, Métis or Inuit identity, as well as training in Basic First Aid, Food Safe and or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, gives your application priority.

Application Process

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to email provided, describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications, indicating if you identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit or of First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry.
• Address the cover letter to Human Resources, Aboriginal Mother Centre Society, 2019 Dundas Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1J5.
• While we thank you for your application, AMCS will only contact successful candidates who meet the requirements for an interview. For more information or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.aboriginalmothercentre.ca/careers2.html

Job Type: Permanent FT

Shift & Hours of Work: 7:30-4PM, 3:30-12AM, 11:30PM-8AM, 40hrs/week

Pay: $58,240 per year

Benefits: after probation

• On-site parking (limited)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $58,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person