Women Support Worker- Shimai Transition House at Atira Women's Resource Society
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Surrey, BC
Contract type: Part time
Requisition Number: WOMEN002177
Type: Internal & External – Part-Time (Temporary till Dec 13, 2026) - Subject to recall as per article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement
Hours of Work: Avg 20 hours per week; (Saturday through Monday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with every second Monday free from work)
Compensation: $31.56 - $33.49/hr. (Wage Grid #11), plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: Shimai Transition House – Surrey
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU) – This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon Friday, Jan16, 2025
About Us
Atira Women's Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.
About The Job
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Women’s Support Worker is responsible for the day-to-day work of supporting women (and children) with a wide array of emotional and practical work. Activities range from active listening/one-to-one support and group support, accompaniments and advocacy, assisting families moving in and moving out, supporting women to keep their rooms/units clean, facilitating community kitchen, communal meals and celebrations, preparing and delivering food, assisting with medication and health care, including administration of naloxone to responding to emergency situations and keeps accurate records, files, log notes & statistical information as per Atira’s practice & policies. We encourage creativity and leadership and make space for staff to develop and implement programming in collaboration with women and their co-workers. In this role, the support Worker will be responsible for the family programs with the primary focus on supporting 20 families.
About You
You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with women who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. You support women who choose abstinence, but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women, and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive.
You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women’s anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what’s best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.
Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuk women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, transgender women, women who are disabled and women from other equity seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.
Additional Requisites/Assets
A requirement of this role is to provide accompaniments to women in accessing essential services and attending appointments. Due to limitations of public transit in the Fraser Valley, employees having a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance is ideal to facilitate this work. However, employees without access to a driver’s licence as a personal vehicle will still be required to complete accompaniments utilizing public transport. Mileage reimbursement is provided for all approved work-related travel.
Application Process
Provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.
Type: Internal & External – Part-Time (Temporary till Dec 13, 2026) - Subject to recall as per article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement
Hours of Work: Avg 20 hours per week; (Saturday through Monday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with every second Monday free from work)
Compensation: $31.56 - $33.49/hr. (Wage Grid #11), plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: Shimai Transition House – Surrey
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU) – This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon Friday, Jan16, 2025
About Us
Atira Women's Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.
About The Job
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Women’s Support Worker is responsible for the day-to-day work of supporting women (and children) with a wide array of emotional and practical work. Activities range from active listening/one-to-one support and group support, accompaniments and advocacy, assisting families moving in and moving out, supporting women to keep their rooms/units clean, facilitating community kitchen, communal meals and celebrations, preparing and delivering food, assisting with medication and health care, including administration of naloxone to responding to emergency situations and keeps accurate records, files, log notes & statistical information as per Atira’s practice & policies. We encourage creativity and leadership and make space for staff to develop and implement programming in collaboration with women and their co-workers. In this role, the support Worker will be responsible for the family programs with the primary focus on supporting 20 families.
About You
You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with women who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. You support women who choose abstinence, but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women, and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive.
You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women’s anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what’s best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.
Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuk women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, transgender women, women who are disabled and women from other equity seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.
Additional Requisites/Assets
- Diploma in a related human / social service field
- One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- A valid First Aid certificate is required
- Food Safe Certification is a required
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificate is required (Atira to provide within 3 months of employment)
- Covid-19 (Including Booster) and annual flu vaccinations are recommended
- All positions are subject to a Criminal Records Review (Paid by Atira)
A requirement of this role is to provide accompaniments to women in accessing essential services and attending appointments. Due to limitations of public transit in the Fraser Valley, employees having a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance is ideal to facilitate this work. However, employees without access to a driver’s licence as a personal vehicle will still be required to complete accompaniments utilizing public transport. Mileage reimbursement is provided for all approved work-related travel.
Application Process
Provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.
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