Camrose Women’s Shelter Society operates a 22 bed facility that offers services in support of women and children requiring emergency shelter due to domestic violence, crisis situations or homelessness. We are currently recruiting for the following position:
CASUAL CRISIS INTERVENTION WORKER
Are you a compassionate and understanding candidate who has professional values, with a firm understanding and knowledge of the impacts of family violence and homelessness on women and children? The successful candidate will be required to work various shifts, including weekends and overnights. Candidates are equipped with skills used to assess crisis calls, provide referrals and advocacy, basic empowerment counseling, promote life skills, and group facilitation, along with meal preparation, house cleaning and light maintenance.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree or diploma in Human Services or related disciplines, and/or related experience working in a shelter or crisis oriented field. Preferred applicants have compassion and have previous work experience with clients who are victims of domestic violence, have worked with families, in women’s programs or have experience with residential programs. Current First Aid, CPR, criminal record and child welfare check are required to start. Starting wage is $21.92 per hour.
Application closing date: August 18, 2020
Please forward applications to:
Email: admin@camrosewomenshelter.org
Fax: 780-679-4999
Mailing: Box 1405, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for consideration will be contacted.