Research Consultant, TIES Advisory, Vancouver

Research Consultant

Posted on: April 18, 2013
Application deadline: April 26, 2013
Posted by: TIES Advisory

THE ORGANIZATION

TIES Advisory is a new and innovative company that provides services in research analysis, policy/program development and evaluation, and community development. We work with diverse clients in government, non-profit and business sectors. We specialize in the areas of women and gender, seniors, and First Nations. In collaboration with our clients, we develop creative solutions to make the world a better place.

THE ROLE

TIES Advisory is looking for consultants to conduct research for one of two research projects: women/gender and seniors. 

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

-Post-secondary university degree or diploma in social sciences, health, law, or related discipline and 3 years related experience; or 
-Masters' degree in social sciences, health, law, or related discipline and 1-2 years related experience; or
-Other equivalent combination of experience and education.
-Experience in conducting complex social research, preferably but not limited to research focusing on women or seniors
-Experience in one or more of the following areas: focus group studies, participatory evaluations, gender audits, program evaluations or feasibility studies
-Experience working with non-profits and community-based organisations
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
-Ability to work well independently and in team settings

HOW TO APPLY 

Please email a cover letter and resume outlining your experience and education by 4pm on April 26, 2013 to careers@tiesadvisory.com. Please specify in the cover letter if you are applying for the gender stream of research or the seniors stream of research. Please indicate your salary (rate per hour) expectations in your cover letter. Thank you. 

We will contact only those applicants deemed suitable for an interview.

Housing Outreach Worker, Downtown Eastside Women's Centre, Vancouver

Housing Support and Outreach Worker

Posted on: April 17, 2013
Posted by: Downtown Eastside Women's Centre

DESCRIPTION

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre is seeking a Housing Support and Outreach Worker that will work with women who live in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver to support them in establishing and maintaining appropriate safe housing. She will provide service referrals, advocacy, and accompaniment to women to connect them to appropriate housing as well as other agencies and support services within and outside of the DTES. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Outreach: Increase the continuum of and access to housing, care and support services by connecting chronically homeless women to services through assisted referrals, accompaniment, and transportation where necessary.
Referral: Assist women through the referral process to internal and external services such as counseling, housing, legal aid, education, etc. to ensure a successful transfer of service. 
Resources: Develop and maintain positive relationships with housing providers, including SRO's to assist women in accessing and maintaining housing.
Advocacy: Provide information, referral, and advocacy to women in such areas as income assistance, housing, health services, drug and alcohol treatment and recovery, victim's assistance, counseling, and education. 
Education and Programming: Develop and facilitate educational workshops and programming related to housing issues. Develop and maintain links with other community agencies that work in the areas of housing/homelessness by attending meetings and community events.

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 providing outreach, referral, and advocacy, 
 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 collective

STATUS: Permanent, part-time
Sunday to Wednesday 26 hrs/week 
START: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY

Email: xnqf4-3749809359@job.craigslist.org

Crisis Line & Intake Coordinator, Battered Women's Support Services, Vancouver, BC

Crisis Line and Intake Coordinator

Posted on: April 11, 2013
Application deadline: April 26, 2013
Posted by: Battered Women's Support Services

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to address gender inequalities and ultimately to end violence against girls and women through working from a feminist decolonizing, intersectional approach. Within this position, emotional support, information, crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers direct services in accordance with BWSS statement of philosophy and in accordance with the Provincial Government program standards for Community Based-Victim Service Programs
• Provides individual emotional support, co-facilitation of specialized support groups, program intake, assessment, safety planning, referrals, and advocacy for social justice as well as attends networking meetings, interagency and system liaison meetings
• Organizes and schedules Intake/Crisis Line coverage with the Crisis Team Staff members and Intake/Crisis Volunteers such as, recruiting, selecting, scheduling, training, orientating, supervising, evaluating and dismissing women volunteers
• Provides direct services during peak periods and provides coverage where needed
• Works in collaboration with the BWSS Crisis Team and the Manager of Direct Service and Clinical Practice to design and develop specialized support groups for girls and women who have experienced abuse and violence
• Supports the Women's Safety and Outreach Program through responding and coordinating assisted referrals from collateral agencies
• Formulates program policies and procedures and evaluates the Crisis Line and Intake volunteer program
• Co-facilitates Volunteer Training Program with Manager of Direct Service and Clinical Practice and other team members minimum of twice yearly
• Coordinates a monthly training and volunteer networking meetings as well as the annual special events for volunteers
• Promotes public awareness and supports the BWSS Crisis Line and Intake Volunteer Program by producing promotional materials as well as develops applicable handouts for women accessing BWSS training
• Assists with debriefing and case consultation with BWSS staff
• Prepares related reports and compiles statistics on program operation
• Solicits and responds to requests for public education and speaking engagements and relevant community committees on violence against women
• Participates in debriefing and case consultation with BWSS Crisis Team, BWSS Counseling Team and the Manager of Direct Services and Clinical Practice
• Participates in individual and group supervision with the Manager of Direct Services and Clinical Practice
• Works in collaboration with the Executive Director and/or our Communication's team to routinely prepare written communication as it relates to social justice and as per our communication strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three years of recent experience working in related field
• Minimum three years recent coordinating and administrative experience
• Minimum three years recent experience managing volunteers
• Previous experience with multi-disciplinary team
• Proven ability to make and sustain excellent interpersonal relationships
• Strong crisis intervention skills
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Feminist leadership skills
• Strong feminist analysis of violence against girls and women
• Strong anti-oppression commitment, awareness and analysis and demonstrated ability to apply analysis
• Knowledge and experience working with survivors of historic racism and the impact of colonization and residential school
• Demonstrated cultural competency including awareness of diverse marginalized communities in the Lower Mainland and ability to work with women from various cultural communities
• Strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
• Satisfactory criminal record check

This positions requires union membership

Part-Time position 32 hours a week at $18.55 per hour plus benefits

Hours of work will be from 9am to 5pm Tuesday through Friday,

With a 12pm to 8pm rotation on Wednesdays (other evenings are required)

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter and resume detailing how you meet or exceed these qualifications to:

Rosa Elena Arteaga

P.O. Box 21503 1424 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC, V5L 5G2

Fax: 604-687-1864, Email: rosa@bwss.org 

No telephone calls, please

Part-time Clinical Counselor, Vancouver, BC

Part-time Clinical Counselor 

Posted on: March 22, 2013
Application deadline: April 18, 2013

DESCRIPTION
Provides one-to-one and group counselling services using a feminist approach, as outlined in the Stopping the Violence contract, to women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, relationship abuse or recent sexual assault. May conduct a psycho-educational/experiential support group.
Part-time, hourly basis, including evening work.

Reports to: Supervisor, Counselling Services

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provides intake and assessment to gather case history and other relevant intake information. Identifies and assesses the emotional/behavioural issues that have led the client to seek or be referred to counselling services.
2. Provides professional expertise in assisting client to establish appropriate treatment goals and treatment plan for counselling. Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist client in obtaining goals during course of treatment, paying attention to individual clients' needs. Reviews the treatment plan a minimum of every 10 sessions.
3. Ensures that all documents required at each stage of treatment are accurately and thoroughly completed in the time-line required, as indicated in the program manual. Clinical notes must summarize every session and reflect progress toward treatment plan goals. Notes will be dated and signed, and must be legible.
4. Ensures that client satisfaction instruments are incorporated in service and collected upon termination of service i.e. provides follow-up surveys to clients at/after the end of treatment.
5. Provide direct service hours, as specified by the STV contract, for example: one-to-one sessions, group sessions, and screening. The counsellor is responsible for scheduling one-to-one client appointments.
6. Engages in regular, individual or group supervision/consultation sessions with a clinical supervisor, as established by the Supervisor of Counselling Services. Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings (resources permitting) and other agency meetings as required by BFL.
7. Consults with peers and establishes liaison with other community professionals and agencies as required to assist with individual client cases and to maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources.
8. Participates in various processes necessary to achieve and maintain accreditation, such as, but not limited to, the collection and analysis of data through the ShareVision management information system, and performing continuous quality improvement (CQI) tasks. Submits all reports, service summaries and other documentation requested in a timely manner, as indicated in the program manual.
9. Performs duties in accordance with the guidelines in the STV and ASSA program manuals, and the BFL Personnel Policies.
10. Collaborates with a co-facilitator in conducting groups which may require joint preparation and/or support/supervision of the co-facilitator.
11. Participates in professional development activities in order to stay current in the field of trauma counselling, treatment and interventions, as BFL resources allow.
12. Is responsible for participating in one community event per year in order to represent BFL. Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE1. A Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, Social Work or equivalent qualifications such as those from registration in a recognized Art Therapy institution. Relevant registration with BCACC.
2. Three years experience working in community-based services providing individual and group counselling services to women who have experienced violence and abuse issues.
3. Strong clinical skills with specialized training, knowledge or skills in trauma recovery.
4. Strong group facilitation skills with experience working in therapeutic settings.

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES1. Demonstrated knowledge and skills using relevant formal counselling and experiential approaches by means of a feminist perspective.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of assessment techniques.
3. Excellent interpersonal behaviour and written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and within a teach culture with good organization, time and self-management skills.
5. Ability to operate computer/word processing programs and communicate by email.
6. Knowledge of group processes and/or facilitation techniques.
7. Cultural competency with an ability to be culturally sensitive, respectful, confidential and caring when dealing with diverse values, beliefs and lifestyles.
8. Knowledge of community resources desirable.

Additional Information:
1. A valid Driver's License and available vehicle may be required.
2. No relevant criminal record.
3. This position is required to work in a stressful environment, often dealing with clients in crisis situations who have experienced physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse.
4. A flexible work schedule is required and may include evening work.
5. Salary: $24.79/hour

HOW TO APPLY

Email: qrdsx-3697629826@job.craigslist.org 

All applications must be submitted by 12pm noon on Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.