OPPORTUNITIES
Kootenai Community Centre Society (KCCS) is Creston Valley’s Support centre for women with or without children in need of safety and/or guidance. Services include safe home, supportive housing, outreach support, public education, support groups, and two (2) licensed child care.
CRISIS LINE WORKER
Support women (with or without dependent children) who have experienced or are at risk of violence by providing temporary shelter, emotional support, crisis intervention, basic needs, and safety planning. Assist women and their children in the Creston Valley (Yahk to Riondel) to identify and access services, including housing, financial, medical, and legal supports. Provide referrals, guidance, along with transportation, accompaniment, and advocacy as needed.
Duties of 24 Hour Crisis Support
SUMMER STUDENT - CHILDCARE WORKER
The Child Care Worker is responsible for following instructions given by the Program Managers and staff. They ensure children engage in safe, appropriate play and support their well being.
19 years or older; enrolled in post-secondary education (e.g., teaching, ECE, psychology, health/medical, or related field)
Duties and Responsibilities
Support women (with or without dependent children) who have experienced or are at risk of violence by providing temporary shelter, emotional support, crisis intervention, basic needs, and safety planning. Assist women and their children in the Creston Valley (Yahk to Riondel) to identify and access services, including housing, financial, medical, and legal supports. Provide referrals, guidance, along with transportation, accompaniment, and advocacy as needed.
Duties of 24 Hour Crisis Support
- Help with the 24 hour crisis line when required to cover shifts within the rotating schedule. On Call (OC) and Back-Up (BU) shifts are available. Shifts occur outside of office hours – mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays;
- If a client needs immediate shelter outside of office hours, scheduled OC and/or BU workers will meet the client at the office to verify suitability to the safe home program. Therefore, workers must be within 30 minutes of the office during their shift;
- Carry and respond to the provided cellphone at all times during the shift;
- Perform shift change, proper crisis line etiquette, and questionnaire procedures as directed by the Team Lead/ Executive Director;
SUMMER STUDENT - CHILDCARE WORKER
The Child Care Worker is responsible for following instructions given by the Program Managers and staff. They ensure children engage in safe, appropriate play and support their well being.
19 years or older; enrolled in post-secondary education (e.g., teaching, ECE, psychology, health/medical, or related field)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide active supervision across all settings (classroom, playground, group, individual, and routines)
- Build positive relationships by engaging each child daily and communicating with parents/guardians
- Collaborate with team members and perform related duties as required
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Kootenai Community Centre
Box 237 Creston, BC V0B1G0 Phone: 250-402-0068 Fax: 250-402-0067 [email protected] |
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