Search Homelessness Services Association of BC

Job Description / Duties

The Opportunity
Are you a mature Christian leader who models Christ in word and deed? Are you passionate about further developing trauma-informed, non-judgmental, woman-centred programming to women in the Downtown Eastside? Do you have strong teamwork and leadership skills in order to oversee all positions in the supportive recovery program, including intake, case management, social work, and participant spiritual care and activity programming? If so, we want to hear from you! You will work closely with the Manager and Care Team Supervisor to ensure excellent team coordination and participant care. You will also use your considerable knowledge and/or experience with Child Protection Services, including Child, Family, and Community Service Act, MCFD, and VACFSS, to work collaboratively with these—and other—social services, ensuring appropriate and constant wraparound participant care. With your extensive education and experience with therapeutic programming and best practices, you will have a primary voice speaking into program development and evaluation. If you have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ; at least 3 years of related work experience, including exceptional supervisory expertise; a degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or Counselling; and a class 5 (a class 4 is even better) driver’s license, this could be a great fit!

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 a permanent, full-time position. For a copy of the full job description, please visit our website.

Qualifications / Required Skills

What You’ll Need
If you are considering applying for this position, 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

How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé by June 6, 2022, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Corrina Darko, Manager, HR & Payroll at 604 215 5430. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and are especially-but not only- interested in applications from Indigenous, First Nations & Métis individuals. Due to the fragile nature of the clients we serve, only female applicants will be considered for this position.

Contact Information

Corrina Darko, Manager, HR & Payroll at 604 215 5430

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. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical 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.