PEACE Counsellor

Women’s Support Worker

Casual Position

Posting Number: HSA26-02

The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) respectfully acknowledges that they work on the traditional unceded territories of the Sylix Okanagan peoples.

 Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, SOWINS is a non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women and children in the South Okanagan. SOWINS operates a transitional and second stage housing facilities, as well as counselling and outreach services. At SOWINS we work from an intersectional feminist philosophy and support trauma-informed practice and harm reduction models.

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are currently recruiting for a casual Women's Support Worker to join our team. The Women’s Support Worker identifies client needs and risks to women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, and their children, in a residential setting.  The Women’s Support Worker develops and implements short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines. This position also provides crisis intervention, safety planning and emotional support as well as skill building in problem areas to women and their children in a group housing setting; provides information about the nature of abuse; helps women access housing and other services that will enable them to avoid further risk of violence; participates in public education and prevention activities.

Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement of this position: only women (trans, cis), gender diverse, and two-spirit applicants will be considered.

Schedule: Casual on-call

Union: This position requires union membership, under Health Sciences Association (HSA).

Wage: $27.54 – $31.61 depending on length of service (HSA Grid 11). This position will also receive a Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA), to reach the wage rate of $31.56 – 33.49 as well as eligible premiums.

Benefits: Provided in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement.

Start date: June 1, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Diploma in a related human, or social service field

·       Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification

·       Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)

·       Valid Class 5 driver’s license and acceptable current drivers abstract

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position please submit an updated Cover Letter and Resume online, quoting posting number HSA26-02. Please note this position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace; and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including Indigenous people, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.    

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all application process. For more information, please email us at careers@sowins.com