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Ministry Support Worker (6 months, Auxiliary, Part-Time) - Union Gospel Mission

Province: Vancouver, British Columbia
Position: Ministry Support Worker (6 months, Auxiliary, Part-Time)
Deadline: March 23, 2022
Posted: March 9, 2022
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Job Description / Duties

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 a Ministry Support Worker, who is 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 need help accomplishing. The reception post is considered an essential service, and you will be required to cover the post during critical staffing moments.
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, and can successfully set healthy boundaries with demanding individuals and those in crisis situations, 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.
This is an auxiliary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The weekly schedule is: Wednesday - Sunday (3pm – 11pm). The starting wage for this position is $22.32 per hour. Hours worked between 10pm – 6am include a $2/hour shift premium. For a copy of the full job description, please visit our website.

Qualifications / Required Skills

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, with 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

To submit your cover letter and résumé by March 23, 2022, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Winna Ma, HR Advisor, at 604 215 5430 ext. 465. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous individuals. Due to the fragile nature of the clients we serve, only female applicants will be considered for this position.

Salary: 22.32

Contact Information

Winna Ma, HR Advisor, 604 215 5430 ext. 465

Employer Profile

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 2019. We provide competitive salaries and our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled para-medical expenses. 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.