CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society is a non-profit organization that provides long term services to families healing from the experience of family violence.

 

We currently have the following position vacancy: 

 

1. In-Home Support Worker

 

All employees have a responsibility to carry out the Vision, Mission and Philosophical Statements of Discovery House while adhering to all Agency Policies and Procedures.  Paramount to this responsibility is demonstrating a ‘client-focused’ approach to all aspects of Discovery House operations.  Inherent is a willingness to cooperate with all Discovery House staff and volunteers in translating these emphases into the planning and delivery of all programs and services.

 

DESIRED JOB OUTCOMES:

 

·         Residents are able to demonstrate the life skills needed to live independently and successfully in the community free of family violence.

·         Residents can demonstrate a proficiency in the following life skills:

·         Financial management: household budgeting, paying rent on time, budgeting for groceries, paying bills as they come due, accessing additional community financial resources in times of emergency such as the food bank.

·         Home management:  maintain a clean and safe and organized living environment for their family and community, keep up with laundry, remove garbage daily, proper storage of food for health and economic reasons.

·         Time management skills and the ability to organize daily activities and commitments regarding herself and her children i.e. getting children awake in the morning in time for breakfast, wash and dress for school, have lunches made for the children, homework done and returning to school with the child, keeping appointments and attending on time.

·         Familiarity with community resources and ability to appropriately access i.e. schools, transit routes, grocery stores, cultural and social supports, recreational activities for family, library, bank, parks as well as any agency that can provide information and/or financial support to facilitate access to these resources.

·         Provision of the necessities of life such as healthy meals, sanitary living conditions, proper clothing for the weather, adequate and safe housing, nurturing parenting.

·         Resident women and children feel reduced impact of family violence on their lives.

·         Appropriate client goals are achieved as a result of Discovery House services.

·         Client life skills needs and abilities are identified and addressed as a result of Discovery House services.

·         The existence of quality, leading edge, programs in family violence prevention and intervention that embody the mission/philosophy and policies of Discovery House.

·         The existence of a respectful, healthy and safe work environment for all staff.

·         Staff function optimally as a team.

·         Outcome measures for our services are collected and reported annually.

·         All confidential information remains as such.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES:

 

·         Assist in the implementation of individualized service plans by providing planned interventions aimed at building and strengthening client competencies.

·         Identify and assess areas of need for skills training.

·         Teach and demonstrate effective life management skills.

·         Develop a trusting relationship with families.

·         Maintain clear and consistent boundaries with clients.

·         Work from a strength-based approach.

·         Provide a safe and supportive environment for women and children to engage in activities which create and enhance a sense of security, and promote problem solving skills and positive conflict resolution.

·         Maintain accurate documentation as directed by the Residential Coordinator.

·         Submit expense records once a month, if appropriate.

·         Submit time sheets on a monthly basis.

·         Maintain current knowledge of the issues surrounding family violence.

·         Maintain current knowledge of resources in the community.

·         Be knowledgeable about the counselling process:  engagement, assessment and planning, intervention and termination.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the management, volunteers, staff and students of Discovery House.

·         Assist with training, supervision and recognition of area volunteers and students, as required.

·         Attend supervision, staff meetings, retreats, training and other meetings as required.

·         Participate in performance appraisals on a regular basis.

·         Take a proactive role in one’s own professional development and accountability for one’s practice.

·         Be aware of policies, procedures, mandates, mission and philosophy of Discovery House, and be cognizant of how these should be implemented or adhered to.

·         Maintain confidentiality of client, program and agency information, as appropriate.

·         Express motivation to take initiative.

·         Express energy and enthusiasm to work with children.

·         Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

 

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE OUTCOMES:

 

Knowledge

·         Understanding of domestic violence as a personal and social issue.

·         Understanding of how children are affected by family violence.

·         Understanding of In Home Support practice.

·         Knowledge of community resources.

·         Understanding of professional ethics.

·         Understanding of a range of clinical approaches that meet the clients’ needs.

·         Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the operations of the shelter (e.g.: Family Enhancement, Social Care Facilities, and Women’s Shelter Program Standards).

 

Skills

·         Demonstrated strong In Home Support Worker practices.

·         Organized and self-motivated.

·         Creative problem solving skills.

·         Strong written and oral communication skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Demonstrated facility with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

 

Educational Qualifications and Experience

·         Diploma or degree in a human services field, or a combination of appropriate education and experience will be considered.

·         Certification in a related human service profession, preferred.

·         Experience in working with families in area of life skills development required.

·         Ability to work some evenings may be required.

·         Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

·         Reliable vehicle is desirable.

 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fax your resume
to 403 670-0475 or email it to officeadmin@discoveryhouse.ca

 

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

 

We thank all respondents, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.