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Thrift Store Worker Job Posting
Position: Thrift Store Worker, regular position
Hours of Work: Part-time: 14 hours/wk (two 7-hour shifts Mon. & Tues.)
Start Date: Mid-August/ September
Worksite: Transitions Thrift Store
Responsible to: Transitions Thrift Store Manager
Classification: Retail Worker
Grid Level: JJEP Wage Grid 5, $22.94 – 26.28 per hour
Summary
The Thrift Store Worker performs a wide variety of duties under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager to ensure an effective and profitable operation of the store. The worker is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and knowledgeable retail service to clients and customers. Duties include preparing products for sale, maintaining product displays, assisting customers with purchases and processes transactions.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- High School/Grade 12 education
- Minimum one year of recent related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Job Skills and Abilities
- Excellent time and general management skills
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Works in a respectful and cooperative manner with staff and clients
- Ability to lift and carry boxes/bags of donations
- Ability to work with a variety of people in a busy work environment
- Ability to work some weekends and statutory holidays
Application Process
Download the complete Thrift Store Worker job description. Cover letters and resumes are to be emailed to Alli Gaines, Transitions Thrift Store Manager by Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Transition House Worker Internal/External Job Posting
Position: Transition House Worker
Location: Salt Spring Transition House
Nature of Position: Relief Position
Hours and Schedule: Relief
Wage Rate: HSA Grid 10 Transition House Worker
The Transition House Worker’s role is to provide support, security, advocacy, information, education, crisis intervention and referrals to residents and crisis line callers, which includes a range of practical and emotional support services to women and their children.
This position requires union membership.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate:
- has a sound understanding of feminist praxis and the anti-violence sector
- brings a calm, non-judgmental, empathetic, client-centered orientation
- has knowledge/experience in: trauma-informed practice, low-barrier housing, harm reduction, and providing support for individuals experiencing mental health issues and problematic substance use
- has knowledge/experience navigating the BC health and social service landscape
- is a culturally sensitive, open-minded communicator
- is confident working independently but comfortable being part of a larger team
Training and Experience
- diploma in a related human/social service field is preferred
- minimum (1) one year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Application Process
Download the complete Transition House Worker job description. Cover letters and resumes are to be emailed to the Transition House Manager. Applications will be accepted until 4pm on August 16, 2024.
Temporary Sexual Assault Response Counsellor Internal/External Job Posting
Position: Sexual Assault Response Counsellor, Part-time
Hours of Work: 16 hrs/week, temporary until January 9, 2025, or until return of incumbent
Start Date: ASAP
Worksite: IWAV Office
Responsible to: Program Manager
Classification: Adult, Youth and/or Child Counsellor
Grid Level: JJEP Wage Grid 14, Paraprofessional $38.68/hour
Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the Sexual Assault Counsellor will provide ongoing counselling support to sexual assault survivors who are 13 years of age or older. This program will be for adult women (inclusive of cis, non-binary and trans women) and youth of all genders. This service will respond to both recent and past sexual assault.
The counsellor will work from a trauma-informed and client-centred perspective with survivors of sexual assault. The counsellor will assess client’s needs and develop and implement counselling plans using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques. The counsellor will be responsible for case management of clients and will work with individuals and small groups. The counsellor will provide clients with skill building practices.
These services are available to eligible clients from the Southern Gulf Islands (Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna Islands). This position requires union membership.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related human/social services
- Sound knowledge and understanding in gender-based violence and impacts of sexual assault
- Training and experience in crisis management and trauma informed practice
- Minimum 2 years of recent related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Registered membership with one of the following professional associations: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, BC Psychological Association
- Experience or training in: counselling survivors of sexual assault, trauma-informed practice; and Indigenous cultural safety
Job Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated teamwork and ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to work with clients in a way that demonstrates a compassionate, respectful and client centred approach that fosters dignity, individuality, and decision-making process of clients
- Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of sexual assault, sexualized violence, and gender-based violence
- Demonstrated understanding, experience, and practice in gender-based violence, particularly through the lens of intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion
- Ability to work with adult clients with diverse experiences and youths who have experienced sexual assault
- Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective interviewing and assessment skills
- Excellent conflict resolution skills and experience in crisis intervention
- Demonstrates critical, innovative, and strategic thinking
- Works in a respectful and cooperative manner with staff and clients
- Clear understanding of measurable outcomes and program tracking
- Excellent time and personal management skills
Application Process
Download the complete Sexual Assault Counsellor job description. Cover letters and resumes are to be emailed to Charlie Barteaux, Program Manager by August 19, 2024.
Temporary Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Internal/External Job Posting
Position: Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Temporary
Hours of Work: 8 hrs/week, temporary until January 9, 2025, or until return of incumbent
Start Date: Immediate
Worksite: IWAV Office
Responsible to: Program Manager
Classification: Program Coordinator 1
Grid Level: JJEP Wage Grid 12
Under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) plans and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) at IWAV. This program provides a timely and cohesive response for survivors of sexual assault for all genders ages 13 and older.
The SARC will provide direct support services, emotional support, practical assistance, and referrals to clients who have experienced sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will engage in public education about how to respond to sexual assault, advocate for survivors, train and oversee volunteers. Public education may include coordination of community events and promotion of IWAV’s services.
As well, the SARC will cooperate and coordinate with other service providers to ensure effective service delivery. These services are available to eligible clients from the Southern Gulf Islands (Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna). The SARC will participate in the rotation of on call duties.
This position requires union membership.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Diploma in a related human/social services
- Sound knowledge and understanding in gender-based violence and impacts of sexual assault
- Training and experience in crisis management and trauma informed practice
- Minimum two years of recent related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Job Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills
- Ability to work with clients in a way that demonstrates a compassionate, respectful and client centred approach that fosters dignity, individuality, and decision-making process of clients
- Direct experience working with marginalized groups in advocacy and community outreach
- Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of sexual assault, sexualized violence, and gender-based violence
- Ability to work with clients with diverse experiences and genders, which may include male identified persons and youths who have experienced sexual assault
- Knowledge of police victim services and RCMP procedures in relation to sexual assault
- Ability to work effectively with community services providers to further coordination and cooperation for a common goal of providing comprehensive support to survivors of sexual assault
- Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective interviewing and assessment skills
- Proven ability for public speaking
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrates critical, innovative, and strategic thinking
- Works in a respectful and cooperative manner with staff and clients
- Clear understanding of measurable outcomes and program tracking
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and set clear timelines
- Proven ability to deliver training programs
Application Process
Download the complete Sexual Assault Coordinator job description. Cover letters and resumes are to be emailed to Charlie Barteaux, Program Manager by August 19, 2024.