Purpose: Transition House workers provide support, security, advocacy, information, education, crisis intervention, and referrals to current and past clients and crisis callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Workers must use a combination of education, skills, personal experience, common sense, empathy, and creative thinking to deal with unique events that arise regularly.
Site: Transition House
Hours: Shift work 4 – 9 hrs. per shift for 24 /7 coverage. Variable hours as required with flexibility to workdays, afternoons, and evenings, including weekends.
Skills: Clear understanding of Violence Against Women.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Work effectively in crisis environments.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Well-defined personal boundaries
Education: A 2-year diploma in Human Services
At least one year of relevant work experience
Experience in the not-for-profit sector in general, and within the Women’s Sector
is desirable.
Salary: HSA union Grid 10, $25.95 – $29.76/hour
This position requires Union Membership
Apply: By email to workwithus@sagehavensociety.org by noon, January 10, 2025
Only candidates being considered will be contacted.
“Understanding the past, building futures.”
Sage Haven Society
3082 3rd Ave., Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5 | T: 250-724-7111
