The Aboriginal Mother Centre Society
2019 Dundas St, Vancouver B.C.
Employment Opportunity
TRANSFORMATIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER
1 DAY AND EVENING POSITION – 1 GRAVE YARD POSITION – AND CASUAL ON CALL
– CLOSING DATE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Qualifications:
•A Diploma in Social Services or related field
•Min. 2 years’ experience working in aboriginal focused, community based programs
•Excellent communication, planning and facilitation, coaching and problem solving
•Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and history
•A valid safety oriented First Aid Certificate
•A Food Safe certificate or willing to obtain
•A doctor’s note stating good health and tuberculosis test
•A criminal record check clearance letter
•Active BC Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle
•Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Job Summary:
Summary:
The Aboriginal Mother’s Centre Society (AMCS) is seeking applications for casual and full-time employment for Transformational Housing Support Workers. The AMCS provides 16 suites of Transformational Housing for single, Aboriginal mothers in Vancouver – who are at risk of homelessness or may be in involved in child welfare services. Program Support Workers provide frontline supports; a broad range of effective, Aboriginal-focused programs and services created to meet the needs of Aboriginal women and children who are at risk of homelessness
Job Duties:
•Assessment, screening and interviewing housing applicants
•Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
• Assess individuals relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments, Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
•Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers
•Develop work-plan, mmaintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation & research
•Complete comprehensive progress reports and other reports as required
•Develop, coordinate and or facilitate small groups on life skill development, parenting
•Maintain and share up-to-date knowledge of Aboriginal-focused programs and services
•Assists with provision of emotional support, crisis support and intervention
•Monitors building security and may perform some janitorial duites
•Other duties related to the successful operations of the AMCS or the AMCS Transformational Housing Program.
•This is a residential 24/7 Housing Program requiring independent and team work
This position reports directly to the Transformational Housing Program Manager and works collaboratively with the Executive Director.
Remuneration: Wage 17.00 per hour per 37.5 hour work week , 16.00 per hour graveyard 35 hr per week No phone calls please! Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume, cover letter and three written references to catherine@aboriginalmothercentre.ca. Only those short-listed will be notified.
As per section 41 of the Constitution Act, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry. Please self-identify in your application package.