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Do you have a calling to help others? The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre is looking for 1-2 caring, responsible and reliable individuals interested in working on a casual on-call basis with women and children fleeing violent situations. The successful person/s will work in the safe house when it is occupied and will also cover the emergency crisis phone regularly on a per-diem basis. The Women’s Safe House is staffed overnight as a 12-hour sleep shift and during the day on weekends when occupied. You will join an already established supportive and experienced team of passionate people who are committed to supporting women living with gender-based violence. This is an expansion of our Safe House team.
The primary responsibilities include providing a safe, welcoming, supportive home-like environment for women in crisis who are victims of family violence by providing safety, emotional and practical support, and keeping a tidy, organized facility in a supportive and respectful environment. The House is operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including statutory holidays. Hands on training is provided.
This job will fill your heart, so kind, empathetic and flexible people are encouraged to apply!
A clear Criminal Record Search is required.
Salary: $275.00 flat rate for 12-hour shift in shelter – on call standby stipend provided for crisis phone and hourly wage of $21.00/hour for training and additional work hours.
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred qualifications:
Preference may be given to applicants who have some training in social services, community support work and/or crisis intervention. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Valid Food Safe certificate, Crisis Prevention training and First Aid will be required for this position. Training will be provided for the right candidates.
Strong communication skills and basic knowledge of trauma, domestic violence issues preferred.
Preferred qualifications:
Preference may be given to applicants who have some training in social services, community support work and/or crisis intervention. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Valid Food Safe certificate, Crisis Prevention training and First Aid will be required for this position. Training will be provided for the right candidates.
Strong communication skills and basic knowledge of trauma, domestic violence issues preferred.