Reception - Part-Time

WINGS – Women In Need Growing Stronger, a non-profit agency that provides second-stage shelter, affordable housing and wrap around support services for women and children who have experienced family violence, is accepting applications for a part-time Receptionist.

Summary:

As the first point of contact for visitors and tenants at WINGS, the Receptionist must have good communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. WINGS Receptionists respond to inquiries from the public and tenants in an empathetic and trauma informed manner.

Job Duties: 

·        Answer telephone calls and email inquires and direct to the appropriate department

·        Document information from requests for support calls

·        Data tracking and entry

·        Respond to tenant requests and refer to the appropriate personnel

·        Monitor main entrance and document visitor and client traffic within the building

·        Monitor security cameras

·        Light housekeeping of common areas

Qualifications and Experience: 

·       A minimum grade 12 education

·       Experience working in a residential facility or emergency accommodation is preferred.

·       Understanding of trauma-informed care.

·       Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural communities.

·       Experience working with persons with mental health and/or alcohol & substance abuse challenges helpful.

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, communicate effectively, manage time appropriately, excellent telephone skills, computer skills.

·       CPR Level C and Standard First Aid, standard non-violent crisis intervention certification, a Child Intervention Record Check, and a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check are conditions of employment.

Remuneration: 

$18.00 per hour.

Hours of Work: 

Relief coverage for evenings and weekends.

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@wingsofprovidence.ca

Posting will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

Full-Time Support Worker

WINGS – Women In Need Growing Stronger, is currently recruiting for a full-time (37.5 hours/ week), Support Worker in South-East Edmonton. The Support Worker will use knowledge and skills acquired in the broad areas of family violence and crisis intervention in a non-judgmental, empathetic, and trauma-informed manner. 

Summary:

Provide quality support to women and children fleeing abuse; helping them heal from past trauma and create a life free from violence by evaluating their needs, establishing goals, and implementing strategies to overcome challenges. Support Workers empower families by conducting risk and safety assessments, creating plans, guiding them through legal processes, addressing mental and physical health, and facilitating referrals to community partners for extra support.

Job Duties: 

• develop supportive and purposeful relationships with women and their children.  

• demonstrate helping skills in a flexible and appropriate manner to meet the needs of each family’s situation. 

• develop a positive and productive relationship with the families. 

• identify needs, set up goals and strategies to address the client’s challenges, and complete psycho-social assessments. 

• assist in evaluating goal accomplishments. 

• refer the family to outside agencies when required. 

• undertake an advocacy/mediator role to assist the family in obtaining services from other agencies. 

• facilitate positive relationships between the mother and her children. 

• assist the family with their integration into the community. 

• be responsible for facilitating various group sessions.  

• be responsible for client information files. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A minimum of post-secondary level education in social work, psychology, or another social science from a recognized educational institution, with current registration with the appropriate regulatory body where applicable.

• Strong knowledge of best practices in family violence, gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence intervention. Experience working in a residential facility or emergency accommodation is preferred.

• Understanding of trauma-informed care.

• Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural communities.

• Experience working with persons with mental health and/or alcohol & substance abuse challenges helpful.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team member, communicate effectively, manage time appropriately, group facilitation skills, computer skills, and manage a full caseload and provide trauma-informed supports.

• Excellent capacity for networking and liaising with external community agencies and relevant stakeholders and representing the agency positively and professionally.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• CPR Level C and Standard First Aid, standard non-violent crisis intervention certification, a Child Intervention Record Check, and a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check are conditions of employment.

Remuneration: 

WINGS offers holiday pay and a generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Hours of Work: 

37.5 hours per week. 

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@wingsofprovidence.ca

www.wingsofprovidence.ca 

Posting will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

Facility Manager

WINGS – Women In Need Growing Stronger, is currently recruiting for a full-time (37.5 hours/ week), Facility Manager in South-East Edmonton. WINGS is a non-profit agency that provides second-stage shelter, affordable housing and wrap around support services for women and children who have experienced family violence.

Summary:

The Facility Manger’s primary focus is the Property Management of both WINGS’ Second-Stage Shelter (20 units) and the Home Next Door affordable housing facility (29 units). Building cleanliness is a top priority. The successful candidate will work well in a fast-paced, positive, and collaborative environment.

Job Duties: 

• Respond to tenant inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally.

• Handle lease agreements, renewals, and terminations.

• Coordinate with tenants for property inspections, repairs, and maintenance.

• Create and manage property budgets, including operating expenses and capital improvements.

• Schedule and oversee routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and renovations.

• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.

• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers.

• Identify and address potential risks to property safety, security, and compliance.

• Implement emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios.

• Stay informed about local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations related to property management.

• Handle evictions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date records, including leases, contracts, and correspondence.

• Coordinate property inspections, assessments, and appraisals as needed.

• Handle administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, processing invoices, and managing correspondence.

• Supervising a small team of security/ reception staff.

• Working with vulnerable women and children.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Property management knowledge and experience

• Minimum grade 12 education

• Valid First Aid, current Criminal Record Check and Intervention Check required.

• Must be able to receive direction and be self-directed, decisive, and flexible.

• Strong written and verbal language skills

• Computer use: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint

• Supervisory Skills

• Valid Driver’s License

• Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural communities.

Remuneration: 

WINGS offers holiday pay and a generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Hours of Work: 

37.5 hours per week.   

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@wingsofprovidence.ca 

Transition Worker

WINGS – Women In Need Growing Stronger, is currently recruiting for a full-time (37.5 hours/ week), Transition Worker in South-East Edmonton. The Transition Worker will use knowledge and skills acquired in the broad areas of family violence and crisis intervention in a non-judgmental, empathetic, and trauma-informed manner. 

Summary:

Provide quality support to women and children fleeing abuse; helping them heal from past trauma and create a life free from violence by evaluating their needs, establishing goals, and implementing strategies to overcome challenges.

The Transition Worker is responsible for the provision of outreach support services when the family leaves WINGS 2nd Stage Program to live independently in the community or is residing in WINGS 3rd Stage Program. The Transition Worker contributes to women and their children achieving thriving, safe lives through empowerment, intervention, advocacy, education and mobilization of community resources.

Job Duties: 

·        develop supportive and purposeful relationships with women and their children.  

·        demonstrate helping skills in a flexible and appropriate manner to meet the needs of each family’s situation. 

·        develop a positive and productive relationship with the families. 

·        identify needs, set up goals and strategies to address the client’s challenges, and complete psycho-social assessments. 

·        assist in evaluating goal accomplishments. 

·        refer the family to outside agencies when required. 

·        undertake an advocacy/mediator role to assist the family in obtaining resources and services from other agencies, such as legal, educational, funding sources, and positive parenting and accessing health services.

·        facilitate positive relationships between the mother and her children. 

·        assist the family with their integration into the community. 

·        be responsible for client information files. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

·       A minimum of post-secondary level education in social work, psychology, or another social science from a recognized educational institution, with current registration with the appropriate regulatory body where applicable. A combination of other relevant experience and qualifications may also be considered.

·       Strong knowledge of best practices in family violence, gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence intervention. Experience working in a residential facility or emergency accommodation is preferred.

·       Understanding of trauma-informed care.

·       Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural communities.

·       Experience working with persons with mental health and/or alcohol & substance abuse challenges helpful.

·       Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team member, communicate effectively, manage time appropriately, group facilitation skills, computer skills, and manage a full caseload and provide trauma-informed supports.

·       Excellent capacity for networking and liaising with external community agencies and relevant stakeholders and representing the agency positively and professionally.

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·       CPR Level C and Standard First Aid, standard non-violent crisis intervention certification, a Child Intervention Record Check, and a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check are conditions of employment.

Remuneration: 

WINGS offers holiday pay and a generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Hours of Work: 

37.5 hours per week.

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@wingsofprovidence.ca 

Early Childhood Educator - Relief

WINGS – Women In Need Growing Stronger, is currently recruiting for a relief position, Early Childhood Educator in South-East Edmonton in the Rocky Forest Daycare. If you are looking to make a difference in a child's life and make a family feel supported we are the program for you. We are a small child-focused daycare and out-of-school care supporting children whose mother has fled domestic violence. 

Summary: 

Salary does not include wage top-up. Relief position starting immediately. If you have Level 2 or 3 and are looking for a relief position, no guaranteed hours, 3 hour minimum shift when called in. Small ratio so you can focus on the child’s needs, and your role as an Educator. Trauma-informed care supports the needs of families fleeing from domestic violence. 

We incorporate the FLIGHT framework curriculum and encourage a child's imagination to be a mighty citizen. Connected with ARQUE and have a Pedagogical Partner Consultant. 

The daycare is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in southeast Edmonton and are a non-profit licensed for 33 children in the daycare and 16 in our out-of-school: low ratios and high Educator support. Should be flexible to work with toddler to kindergarten age. Monday to Friday, 3-hour minimum per day.

Qualifications and Experience:  

• Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Level 2 or 3 Early Childhood Educator 

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check 

• Current Childcare First Aid and CPR Certificate 

• Minimum 1-year experience Child Care Field 

Job Type: Relief 

Salary: $15.33 per hour (plus $5.05 Government Wage Top Up) 

Expected hours: no guaranteed hours relief 

Schedule: 

• Day shift 

• Monday to Friday 

• No weekends 

Benefits: 

• Casual dress 

• Flexible schedule 

• On-site parking

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply. 

Please send your resume and cover letter to: bkotylak@wingsofprovidence.ca  

Full-Time Support Worker

WINGS – Women In Need Growing Stronger, is currently recruiting for a full-time (37.5 hours/ week), Support Worker in South-East Edmonton. The Support Worker will use knowledge and skills acquired in the broad areas of family violence and crisis intervention in a non-judgmental, empathetic, and trauma-informed manner. 

Summary:

Provide quality support to women and children fleeing abuse; helping them heal from past trauma and create a life free from violence by evaluating their needs, establishing goals, and implementing strategies to overcome challenges. Support Workers empower families by conducting risk and safety assessments, creating plans, guiding them through legal processes, addressing mental and physical health, and facilitating referrals to community partners for extra support.

Job Duties: 

• develop supportive and purposeful relationships with women and their children.  

• demonstrate helping skills in a flexible and appropriate manner to meet the needs of each family’s situation. 

• develop a positive and productive relationship with the families. 

• identify needs, set up goals and strategies to address the client’s challenges, and complete psycho-social assessments. 

• assist in evaluating goal accomplishments. 

• refer the family to outside agencies when required. 

• undertake an advocacy/mediator role to assist the family in obtaining services from other agencies. 

• facilitate positive relationships between the mother and her children. 

• assist the family with their integration into the community. 

• be responsible for facilitating various group sessions.  

• be responsible for client information files. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A minimum of post-secondary level education in social work, psychology, or another social science from a recognized educational institution, with current registration with the appropriate regulatory body where applicable. A combination of other relevant experience and qualifications may also be considered.

• Strong knowledge of best practices in family violence, gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence intervention. Experience working in a residential facility or emergency accommodation is preferred.

• Understanding of trauma-informed care.

• Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural communities.

• Experience working with persons with mental health and/or alcohol & substance abuse challenges helpful.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team member, communicate effectively, manage time appropriately, group facilitation skills, computer skills, and manage a full caseload and provide trauma-informed supports.

• Excellent capacity for networking and liaising with external community agencies and relevant stakeholders and representing the agency positively and professionally.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• CPR Level C and Standard First Aid, standard non-violent crisis intervention certification, a Child Intervention Record Check, and a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check are conditions of employment.

Remuneration: 

WINGS offers holiday pay and a generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Hours of Work: 

37.5 hours per week. 

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

Resume and Cover Letter to: info@wingsofprovidence.ca

www.wingsofprovidence.ca 

Full-Time Youth Worker

WINGS of Providence (WINGS) - a non-profit organization that serves women and children escaping situations of domestic violence, is accepting applications for a full-time Youth Worker. WINGS’ Mission is to save lives and create futures for women and children fleeing domestic violence.  

WINGS is looking for an energetic, creative, and responsible individual who is passionate about working with vulnerable children and youth who have left situations of domestic violence. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees. 

Key Responsibilities of this position: 

• To provide learning experiences for the youth by planning and implementing diverse educational, recreational and life skills programs. 

• Implement strategies for building attachment with children.  

• Maintain complete and accurate daily records that include activities, accomplishments, and other communications. 

• Facilitate in house and community activities/field trips. Outdoor activities increase during the spring/summer months. 

• Encourage and promote healthy parent/child interaction by example and support. 

• To make referrals to appropriate agencies. 

• To intervene appropriately in crisis situations. 

• To take on an advocacy role as required with community agencies on behalf of the family. 

Education and Experience: 

• Diploma/degree in Human Services 

• Experience with Youth 

• Experience with Group Facilitation an asset. 

• Knowledge of Family Violence an asset. 

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment essential. 

Required  

• Ability to workdays or evenings as required 

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job 

• Travel locally 

• Criminal record check 

• Child Welfare Check 

• First Aid required 

• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Vehicle 

Benefits: 

• Annual Bonus Program 

• Excellent Benefits Plan, including Health and Wellness Benefits 

• Matching RRSP program  

Hours:  

Shifts will vary between 8:30pm-4:30pm and 1:00pm-9:00pm, Monday – Friday 

37.5 Hrs. per week 

Salary: From $20 per hour 

WINGS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply. 

Resume and Cover Letter to: kkingdom@wingsofprovidence.ca  

www.wingsofprovidence.ca 

Early Childhood Educator -Maternity Leave-

Rocky Forest Daycare and Out of School- WINGS of Providence

If you are looking to make a difference in a child's life and make a family feel supported we are the program for you.

Currently, looking for a 1.5-year contract position with the possibility of an extension, starting August 1, 2023. If you have Level 1, 2 or 3 and are looking for a contract nonprofit daycare we are the place for you! Top-up wage according to government standards.

We incorporate the FLIGHT framework curriculum and encourage a child's imagination to be a mighty citizen.

The daycare is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in southeast Edmonton and is a non-profit licenced for 33 children in the daycare and 16 in our out-of-school: low ratios and high Edudator support. Should be flexible to work with toddlers to kindergarten age. Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift with a 1-hour break, 30 minutes paid. One day off per month as a mental health day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Level 1, 2 or 3 Early Childhood Educator

• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check

• Current Childcare First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Minimum 1-year experience Child Care Field

Send your cover letter and resume to Brenda Kotylak, Director at bkotylak@wingsofprovidence.ca

Job Type: Fixed-term contract

Contract length: 17 months

Salary: $15.00-$15.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Flexible schedule

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

• On call

Work Location: In person

Shift Work Details:

• Must be available for minimum 1 shift per week as well as on call.

• Weekends and Stat Holidays, 9am-4:30pm or 4:30pm-12midnight

• Possible weekday evenings M-F, 4-12 midnight

• Each shift is 8 hours

• Pay $18/hour

• Extreme Southeast location

Requirements of the successful candidate include:

• Min Grade 12 education; must be over 18 years of age

• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written/grammar/spelling, verbal, etc.)

• Ability to identify and refer calls to next level as necessary.

• Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general office equipment (copier, fax, phone system, etc.)

• Confidentiality and discretion in the performance of all duties and responsibilities

• Exhibits professional behavior with residents, staff, and community donors that reflect positively on WINGS and is consistent with the organization’s policies and practices

• Demonstrates excellent flexibility and effective communication skills in their interactions with others.

• Motivated to work well independently, proactive, and the ability to multitask

• Good physical health – duties include janitorial duties, organizing/sorting donations of gently used clothing and household items.

• Candidate must be mature, able to receive direction and be self-directed, decisive, and flexible.

• Must be punctual.

• Experience in the non-profit sector and knowledge of family violence are assets

Organizational Requirements:

• First Aid CPR Level C

• Criminal Record Check

• Child Welfare Check

• Full vaccination proof required

• Full PPE is required for shift following the protocols and procedures set by governing agencies.

Resumes to:  khand@wingsofprovidence.ca
No phone calls please