| Employer | Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays |
| Salary | $25.95/hr |
| Terms | Temporary F/T |
| Start Date | |
| Requirements |
HOURS: Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 10:30pm to 8:30am (paid break) Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 10:30pm to 8:30am (paid break) Requires BCGEU membership Bona-fide occupational requirement: Those who self-identify as women need only to apply ? Diploma in human or social services field or relevant experience ? Strong communication skills ? Skills working with women with substance use issues and/or mental health issues are an asset ? Knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by women affected by gender-based violence ? Ability to mediate ? Clear Criminal Record ? Current BC Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s Abstract ? Current First Aid Certificate with CPR ? Assets include those with lived experience, bi-lingual, and enjoys animals ? Physical ability to carry out duties of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds and doing stairs several times per day |
| Duties |
HOURS: Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 10:30pm to 8:30am (paid break) Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 10:30pm to 8:30am (paid break) Kootenay Haven Transition House provides transitional housing and short-term support services, in a safe environment, to adult women and their children who have experienced or are at-risk of abuse, threats, or violence. A fundamental premise to service delivery is to respect women’s right to make choices based on their own understanding of their options, needs and goals. Service is provided on a highest-need first-served basis to women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Specific service delivery includes empowering individuals by offering guidance, a safe space, essential resources to navigating challenging moments; respond to critical incidents; administer First Aid/CPR as needed; access to three nutritious meals per day, bedding, towels, essential toiletries, culturally specific items; use of laundry facilities; crisis intervention and referral support; local transportation if required (for medical legal, or social services appointments); accompaniment and advocacy support services; the provision of life skills development to women receiving services within the house; and a 24-hour staffed toll-free crisis line (Women’s Shelter and Help Line). Kootenay Haven is a 24-hour 7 day per week operation with program staffing consisting of three shifts. Shifts are 10 hours in duration and full-time staff work 3 or 4 days per week, allowing ample rest days. Program staff have a combined role of supporting women and their children while in residence. The combined role of the workers allows staff to be responsive to changing dynamics of the residents. |
| To Apply | Please use the contact information as directed in the listing. Résumé Via Email |
| Contact Name | Lori Bender |
| Address | 100 - 1000 21st Avenue North |
| Location | Cranbrook |
| Phone | (250) 426-5222 |
| Fax | |
| bbelkin@cmhakootenays.org | |
| Website | https://kootenays.cmha.bc.ca/ |
| Date Posted | 2025-10-01 |
| Date Ending | 2025-10-26 |