Type:Internal & External-Full-Time (Indeterminate)
Hours of Work: Avg 36 hours per week (Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with every second Friday free from work))
Program & Location: PEACE Program – Surrey & White Rock
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU)
About Us:
Atira Women's Resource Society is 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 an inspiring 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:
The P.E.A.C.E. program (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment) provides culturally sensitive, child-centered individual and group counselling for children and youth ages 3-18 who have witnessed and/or experienced family violence.
The PEACE coordinator ensures day-to-day delivery of the program is run in a professional and efficient manner with attention to confidentiality and in compliance with Atira Women’s Resource Society's (The Society's) policies and philosophy. The coordinator provides non-judgmental, feminist-based support, advocacy and information to women and their children who access the P.E.A.C.E. program and maintains strong working relationships with and awareness of complementary agencies and groups in the community. The coordinator must have specific knowledge regarding available community resources, private and government.
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 individuals whose gender expression is femme. You are sex worker positive. You have significant experience as a front-line support worker working with women affected by violence/abuse, combined with relevant education and or skill-based training. Lived experience is an asset, as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the women we serve.
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, trans 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:
• Degree in psychology or counselling OR Certified Facilitator in the PEACE Program is required.
• Minimum One (1) year Professional experience working with children and youth who have been impacted by trauma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, is required.
• Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle with business class and $2,000,000 liability insurance, while on shift, is required. Proof of insurance is required.
• A clear CRRP criminal record check is required.
• A valid First Aid certificate is required.
• A valid Non-violent crisis intervention certificate is required.
• A valid Food Safe certificate is required.
• Early Childhood Educator License is an asset
• Special Education certificate an asset
• Experience working with children who have/are experiencing and or have witnessed violence and abuse is an asset
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• All positions are subject to a Criminal Records Review (Submitted by Atira)
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