| Employer | Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays |
| Salary | $25.95/hr |
| Terms | Casual/On-call |
| Start Date | |
| Requirements |
? Diploma in related human or social services field. Or relevant experience will be considered ? Strong communication skills ? Skills working with women with substance use issues and/or mental health issues considered an asset ? Strong knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by women, youth, and children affected by gender-based violence, along with the ability to provide support using a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach, are highly desirable. ? Ability to mediate or facilitate healthy interactions among program clients, effectively manage crisis situations, and demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential ? 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 ? Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that allows for day, evening and overnight work |
| Duties |
Bona-fide occupational requirement: Those who self-identify as women need only to apply JOB SUMMARY: 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. If you’re ready to provide compassionate care and make an impact, we want to hear from you. |
| To Apply | Please use the contact information as directed in the listing. reception@cmhakootenays.org |
| Contact Name | Lori Bender |
| Address | 100 - 1000 21st Avenue North |
| Location | Cranbrook |
| Phone | (250) 426-5222 |
| Fax | (250) 426-2134 |
| reception@cmhakootenays.org | |
| Website | https://kootenays.cmha.bc.ca/ |
| Date Posted | 2025-11-06 |
| Date Ending | 2025-11-30 |