Hestia House Inc., a non-profit organization, has been operating in Saint John since 1981, providing a safe supportive environment for women and women with children who are victims of abuse. Staff counseling primarily helps women understand the nature of the abusive relationship and to clearly see their own situation so they can make informed decisions. The staff is there to provide a link to available community services and to provide an opportunity for change.

Hestia House Inc. is accepting resumes for part-time employment as a Crisis Intervener – Relief Worker. 
In this role you will be responsible for:

• Responding to distress calls and visits, assessing situations, making appropriate referrals to community agencies, and assisting with problem areas/barriers
• Recording information and maintaining client files, log book, incident reports and other files pertinent to the operation of the shelter
• Accompanying residents to appointments as needed
• Making arrangements for transfers and transportation to other shelters
• Offering non-judgmental lay counseling and supporting residents and their decisions
• Preparing bedrooms upon admissions and departure
• Planning daily chore chart and conducting daily room checks, assuring the overall cleanliness of the shelter
• Other related duties as assigned

As an ideal candidate for this position you:

• Possess the capacity to critically assess situations objectively, make sound decisions and follow-up appropriately
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Work with empathy, enthusiasm and non-judgmentally
• Have acquired good strategies to deal with conflict and stress
• Are flexible in a fast paced work environment and have the ability to multi-task
• Have demonstrated success working in a team environment and independently
• Understand issues relevant to women and have a strong interest in working to end violence against women
• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the residents and shelter
• Have the ability to perform basic office/administrative duties and have acquired proficient skills in computer software, primarily MS Office

Previous training in Counseling, Psychology, Suicide Intervention, Child Development, CPR and other relatable skills would be an asset.

Applicants must be available to work days, evenings, and nights. 

If you are a caring, compassionate person we would like to hear from you.

Please submit resume, in confidence to:

Hestia House Inc.
PO Box 7135, Stn A
Saint John NB  E2L 4S5

or by email to: hestia@nbnet.nb.ca

Please quote competition number CIRW0925-CB when applying.