Dawson Women’s Shelter is currently hiring for an On-Call Shelter Attendant

Rate of pay:

$22.00 per hour for daytime, evening & weekend shifts
Overnight shifts (sleep shifts) are paid an honorarium rate of $150

Currently seeking a staff member with Monday to Friday daytime availability and ability to work weekend and overnight shifts as needed.

Qualifications:

• Keen interest to work with and support women and children in crisis

• Strong understanding of the dynamics of gendered violence and abuse as well as structural and systemic violence

• Ability to listen non-judgmentally & to show empathy

• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and as part of our team

• Capacity to engage in open communication with supervisors and team members

• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict appropriately

• Understanding of impacts of ongoing colonization on Indigenous Peoples, the history of residential schools in Canada, and intergenerational trauma

• Intersectional feminist analysis and ability to work from within an antiracism/anti-oppression framework, knowledge of harm reduction approach and practices

• Front line support work or volunteer experience is required

• Diploma/degree in Women’s and Gender Studies (or equivalent volunteering or study) or related field an asset but not required

• Required:  RCMP clearance check, willingness to become First Aid CPR certified

Duties:

• Work with women and children who have experienced violence and homelessness; provide support in DWS’ residential and drop-in programs as well as on our 24-hour support line

• Follow protocols and procedures, adhere to strict confidentiality policy

• Accurate record keeping according to guidelines

• Household chores and cleaning, general office work as assigned

• Helping with programming and workshops as needed

• Duties as assigned by Executive Director including attending staff training and monthly team meetings

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please email or drop off your resume and cover letter to Jen Gibbs, Executive Director, Dawson Shelter Society by Thursday, May 27th at 4pm. If you have any questions about the position, please email shelterdirector@northwestel.net or call 993-5086. We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Questions welcome:

DWS warmly invites you to reach out for further information about the Shelter Attendant role. We are always happy to provide more details about the important work we do!

DWS recognizes that oppressed groups have long been left out of employment opportunities because of systemic barriers and violence. As part of DWS’ work against racism, colonialism, and other oppressions, we strive to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. Women who are Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, Two Spirit, queer, racialized, disabled, and/​or who experience any other oppressions are encouraged to apply.

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