Relief Peer Support & Self Help Worker

 Aboriginal Women and Women of Colour are Strongly Encouraged to Apply

 The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a drop-in Centre offering a wide variety of services to a diverse community of women and children living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Peer Support Worker will promote principles of peer support and self help when supporting women to secure practical needs and manage crisis in the Drop In Centre.
• Support other staff members in providing referrals and crises intervention
• Facilitate women’s access to showers, clothing, toiletries, and other basic need items.
• Responsible for a clean and comfortable environment that operates in compliance with the Centre’ Mission Statement, Statement of Principles, and Policy and Procedures.
• Managing and supporting volunteers enrolled in the DEWC Skills Development Program
• Managing crisis between, within and among various groups and individuals;
• Maintaining a culture of ‘people helping people help themselves’.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years related experience, at least 2yrs in women serving or inner-city drop-in environment with Crisis Intervention training
• Assisted referral experience and familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the DTES Community
• Knowledge of Self-help, Peer Support and Feminist principles
• Conflict Resolution skills and knowledge particularly in the area of mental health and/or addictions
• First Aid certificate required
• Ability to work within a chaotic environment and with a diverse community of women.
• Women with addictions issues need to be 2 years clean and sober

 Please submit resume and covering letter via email/mal or fax to

Peer Support Worker Hiring Committee

302 Columbia Street,Vancouver,BC V6A 4J1

Fax:  604-681-8470   humanresources@dewc.ca

Posted: October 8th, 2012 under Uncategorized.
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Kitchen Trainer – Casual Relief

 The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a drop-in Centre offering a wide variety of services to a diverse community of women and children living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.  The successful candidate must work from a feminist analysis and within a strong anti-oppression framework

 Aboriginal Women and Women of Colour are Strongly Encouraged to Apply

 Primary Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Trainer will ensure the provision of the food program within the drop-in Centre.  She will work with Centre volunteers in all aspects of the Kitchen including in the planning, preparation, and serving of up to 350 meals per day.

Integrating a community-based approach into the DEWC is the primary principle to guide this position with the goal of engaging centre members in the functioning and responsibility of the kitchen.

The Kitchen Trainer is to provide a relevant training program for Centre Volunteers in all aspects of cooking in a busy and chaotic drop-in Centre including meal planning and preparation, cleaning and maintenance, customer service skills, stock taking and ordering.    

Meal Preparation – ability to prep, cook, and serve meals to over 350 women/day in a busy, chaotic, fast-paced environment.  Ensure food quality, and respectful service to DEWC members.

Volunteer Support:  Actively participate as a team member of the volunteer program in collaboration with the Skills Development Coordinator to support, train and manage volunteers from the community. Responsible for communicating effectively and respectfully with volunteers and mediating conflicts as they occur.

Conflict Resolution/Crisis Management:  Manage crisis between, within and among kitchen volunteers, staff, and members including by mentoring a variety of stress coping skills.  Maintain a culture of ‘people helping people help themselves’. Communicate effectively and respectfully with women in crises and refer to appropriate in-centre staff.

In Centre Participation:  Participate within the staff team such as attending staff meetings, staff development and training, special events, hiring, evaluation, and Centre committees. Work collaboratively with in-centre staff.  Ensure effective communication and team approach in the smooth operation of the DEWC.

Qualifications:

• Combination of 5 years experience and training in cooking, meal planning, nutrition.
• Crises intervention and conflict resolution skills required
• Familiarity with the Downtown Eastside Community.  Ability to work within a busy and chaotic environment and with a diverse community of women
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a staff team
• Food Safe, Level I.  First Aid/CPR Training a must
• Women with addiction issues must be 2 years clean and sober

                                                Position Details:  Union position at $20.70/hour

Please submit resume and covering letter via mail or fax

302 Columbia Street,Vancouver,BC.,V6A 4J1

Fax:  604-681-8470 Email:  humanresources@dewc.ca 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Posted: October 8th, 2012 under Uncategorized.
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Cultural Activity Coordinator

 The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a drop-in Centre offering a wide variety of services to a diverse community of women and children living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.

 for bone fide position requirements, Aboriginal Women only qualify for this position

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of cultural, recreational, social and/or educational programs that are consistent with the mission and mandate of the DEWC. 

Facilitating the organizing of Special Events such as:  National Aboriginal Day; and seasonal group activities; as identified in consultation with the staff group collective

Participate in group planning and program development for women including art activities and workshops

Work with community, Aboriginal, and social service organizations to enhance Programming opportunities including the recruiting of out of area volunteers

Develop partnerships and act as liaison with Community Groups in the development and support of programs

Solicit partnerships, in-kind donations and community sponsorships to support events and cultural programming

Maintain and up-date resources relevant to Centre Programming ie. out of centre/community events and opportunities

Contribute to the monthly DEWC Newsletter ensuring Calendar specific to the Programming

Qualifications:

• minimum five years related experience, at least 2 years in the Downtown Eastside
• familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the Downtown Eastside
• experience in the development and implementation of cultural programs and activities
• knowledge of affects of mental health and addiction issues.
• must work from a Feminist, Anti-Oppression perspective
• ability to work within a chaotic environment and with a diverse community of women
• ability to work independently and as a member of a staff group

Position Details:          part-time/temporary, Union Position:  BCGEU

Deadline:                     October 14^th, 2012                 

 Please submit resume and covering letter via email/mail or fax to

Cultural Activity Coordinator

302 Columbia Street,Vancouver,BC.,V6A 4J1

Fax:  604-681-8470  humanresources@dewc.ca

No Phone Calls Please

Posted: October 8th, 2012 under Uncategorized.
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Temporary Part-Time

Drop-In Program Manager

(may lead to permanent – based on funding renewal)

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a drop-in Centre and emergency night shelter offering a wide variety of services to a diverse community of women and children living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.

 The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Drop-In Centre programming .  Reporting to the Management Team, she oversees the day-to-day operations ensuring a safe, responsive, and respectful environment in line with the mission and mandate of the DEWC and in accordance with funding contracts.

DEWC Programming:  Oversee the coordination of cultural programming, activities and special events; works with program staff to develop and implement cultural programming within the drop-in centre.  Establish open communication with out of area facilitators and programmers; in collaboration with the management and staff teams, review Centre programs and services to ensure they meet policy guidelines, funding contracts, and reflect established priorities.

Operations:  Coordinate day to day operations, including communicating supply and maintenance and repair needs; works with the Management Team and staff in the creation of the programs annual budget, approve expenses ensuring compliance with funding contract.

Human Resources:  Implements staff orientation, evaluation, development and training systems that are specific to drop-in and programming staff needs and demands; and oversee drop-in and programming staff’s awareness and implementation of the mission and mandate of the organization, policies and procedures, job descriptions, program requirements, and other centre agreements; Administration:  ensures the programs reporting compliance including monthly reports to the Management Team, monthly newsletter contributions, funder reporting requirements, quarterly board reports and annual report to the membership. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant experience in program management, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Program development and supervision skills and/or experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues, (anti oppression, racism and addictions), that effect women in the DTES, with a particular awareness of the struggles of aboriginal women, women of colour and women with disabilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, mediation and negotiation skills
• Experience working with other agencies, service users, boards of directors, staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Women with a history of addictions must be 2 years clean and sober.

 For bone fide position requirements, applicants from Aboriginal women only will be considered

Send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Administrator at  humanresources@dewc.ca

Application closing:  October 14, 2012

No phone calls please.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posted: October 8th, 2012 under Uncategorized.
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Mental Health Advocate

(Full-Time Temporary) 

Aboriginal Women and Women of Colour are Strongly Encouraged to Apply

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a drop-in Centre offering a wide variety of services to a diverse community of women and children living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.

Primary Responsibilities:

Advocacy:  provide information, referral, and advocacy to women in the areas of BC Benefits and income assistance, Residential Tenancy and housing, and Ministry for Children and Families.

Outreach and Liaison:  establish and maintain contact with related agencies and attend relevant meetings.

Education and Programming:  develop and facilitate educational workshops and programming related to advocacy issues.

Resources and Administration:  develop and maintain resource files on related advocacy issues.  Maintain statistics and activity reports as per the funders reporting requirements.

Candidate must work from strong feminist analysis and within an anti-oppression framework 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years related experience working with low-income women.
• Familiarity with and ability to interpret the BC Benefits Act & Regulations & Residential Tenancy Act and the Child Family and Community Services Act.
• Excellent writing and research skills including the ability to write tribunal/arbitration submissions.
• Familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the Downtown Eastside.
• Record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities; strong organizational skills
• Ability to work within a chaotic environment and with a diverse community of women
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a staff collective

Position Details:          Full-time/temporary

                                    Union Position:  BCGEU

Deadline:                     External – until position is filled                      

Please submit resume and covering letter via email/mail or fax to

Mental Health Advocacy Hiring Committee

302 Columbia Street,Vancouver,BC.,V6A 4J1

Fax:  604-681-8470  humanresources@dewc.ca

No Phone Calls Please

Posted: October 8th, 2012 under Uncategorized.
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POSITION: PEER SUPPORT
SALARY: $20.70 per hour
DEPARTMENT: NIGHT SHELTER
AFFILIATION: BCGEU
STATUS: Temporary FULL-TIME
START: May 16th 2012

There is a full-time Peer Support and Self Help Worker positions available at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre: Emergency Night Shelter. As current staff you are eligible to apply for and be considered for this position before it is posted externally.

If you would like to be considered for this position please indicate by ticking below and returning to Nicole Johnston by midnight, Monday, May 6th. Be aware that, if more than one applicant is deemed qualified, the positions will be awarded based on seniority.

Posting No. 12-007

Wed – Sat (70 hours per pay period)

Sign below and return to Nicole Johnston, Administrative Assistant

_____________________________ _______________________________
Name and Date

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Signature

Posted: May 2nd, 2012 under Uncategorized.
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Posted: January 30th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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“Shelters, transition houses and safe houses in Vancouver?s Downtown Eastside (DTES) turn away about 200 people each night, leaving many on the streets without access to basic amenities.”

Read the full article here.

Posted: August 3rd, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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“BC Housing has stepped forwared with funding for another six months of fuding for an emergency shelter at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.”

Read the full article here.

Posted: March 23rd, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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“Activists are raising an alarm about the future of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre’s new role as an emergency shelter.”

Read the full article here.

Posted: March 19th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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