Bryony House (Halifax Transition House Association) Canada Summer Student Jobs Community Outreach Assistant Temporary in Halifax, NS

Overview

Bryony House (Halifax Transition House Association)

Branch Halifax NS CA

Position:
Canada Summer Student Jobs Community Outreach Assistant
Location:
Halifax, NS

As a 24-hour emergency shelter, we are always available by phone for women who are experiencing crisis, need a safe place to stay or to develop safety plans….

Community Outreach Assistant: Canada Summer Student Jobs

The main tasks and responsibilities for this position will be to provide women in the process of or have left a domestic abuse situation with supportive counselling, referral, help to organize programming, engage in research and gain understanding of community based work.

** Please note: that to be hired for this position you must be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Student Jobs program, please look online for your eligibility.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work or related field.

About Bryony House:
Bryony House, also known as the Halifax Transition House Association of Nova Scotia, has been improving the lives of women and children who experience intimate partner violence since 1980. As a feminist organization, we believe that all women and their children can live free from abuse. Bryony House ensures that women and their children are safe and have the supports needed to begin the long process of healing. From this step forward woman can create a life that is free of abuse for them and their children.

Bryony House is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all women who enter our shelter or take part in our ‘Outreach’ programming. As a 24-hour emergency shelter, we are always available by phone for women who are experiencing crisis, need a safe place to stay or to develop safety plans. We also offer a comprehensive children’s support program that offers supportive play time, one on one and help with parenting strategies. It’s important that children have supports uniquely designed to help them heal from abuse along side mom.

A short overview of our main programs & services:

• 24-hour emergency distress line
• 24-hour emergency shelter
• Outreach programs and one on one counseling for those who have left the shelter or are not yet ready to go to the shelter.
• Daily Childcare Support Programs to assist children in sharing their stories and healing
• Mom’s programs and support groups
• Safety Planning, including support to find new housing, etc.
• Referral to community resources

Position Start Date. June 20th

Pay rate: $ 11/hr for 35 hrs a week

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: $11.00 /hour