The Opportunity

The Peer Support Worker is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while the managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-center volunteers. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• You have a minimum of 2 years of related experience preferably within a drop-in and/or shelter environment.
• 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, crisis-driven environment where there are multiple demands and priorities.
• You are familiar with other support services, agencies, and community resources.
• You have strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated crises intervention training and experience
• 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, and life insurance
For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC.
Other perks: Compressed work schedule; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

*enrolment & eligibility conditions apply

POSITION DETAILS:

• Casual on-call, compressed work schedule
• Union position: BCGEU hourly rate $26.70 (includes vacation/stat pay) + $1.50hr for overnight shift
• Application Closing Date: ongoing hiring Start Date: ASAP