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Administrator, Stabilization & Recovery (Permanent, Full-Time) - Union Gospel Mission

Province: Vancouver, British Columbia
Position: Administrator, Stabilization & Recovery (Permanent, Full-Time)
Deadline: January 6, 2023
Posted: December 6, 2022

Job Description / Duties

The Opportunity
Do you have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills? Do you enjoy building positive relationships with women in the Downtown Eastside? Are you adaptable, client-centered, and service-oriented? Then we may have an opportunity for you. We are seeking Ministry Support Workers, who are responsible for assisting the Women & Families Outreach Team in ministering to marginalized women living in the neighbourhood of the Cordova facility. In this position you may be assisting with referrals, program activities, material needs of the women, and other tasks the women, and their families, need help accomplishing.
This is a ministry position and a personal knowledge and experience of the saving work of Jesus Christ is a prerequisite. If you possess strong interpersonal skills, have related work or volunteer experience, can successfully set healthy boundaries with demanding individuals and those in crisis situations, and have a class 5 Driver’s License, this might be a great opportunity for you.
You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

What You’ll Need
If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
• be legally entitled to work in Canada
• be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
• agree with our Statement of Faith
• be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate
• possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.

Additional Information

How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Sharon Romero at 604.215.5430 x.528. Due to the fragile nature of the clients we serve, only female applicants will be considered for this position. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous, First Nations & Métis individuals.

Contact Information

Sharon Romero, 604.215.5430. ext. 528

Employer Profile

Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.