Crisis Intervention Support Worker

Comox Valley Transition Society is recruiting for casual Crisis Intervention Support Workers supporting Lilli House.

Under the supervision of the Transition House Coordinator, the Crisis Intervention Support Worker works at the transition house as a member of a team providing information, support, and referrals to women and their children who are in or have left an abusive relationship.

Education, Training and Experience

  • Relevant Diploma or undergraduate Degree, with one to two years relevant experience; Transition House Worker Training certificate with two to three years relevant experience, with training in human services, crisis intervention, support and knowledge of abuse issues and experience supporting women. Relevant experience noted above refers to working with women in abusive relationships in a supportive and counselling capacity.
  • Training in Alcohol & Drug counselling from a recognized post-secondary program and related experience in supporting women.
  • Valid Level I First Aid Certificate including CPR.
  • Crisis intervention in a residential setting (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of substance abuse issues
  • Experience and/or training dealing with violent or aggressive people.
  • Current knowledge of legal issues and community resources.

About This Position

Lilli House staff work 12.5 hour shifts from 07:00am to 7:30pm and 7:30pm to 7:00am.

Wage: Grid 11, Range $31.56-$33.49/hr 10.6% vacation / Stat pay. This is a Temporary Wage Adjustment from $27.54/hr that took effect Oct 6, 2024

For full details and a list of qualificationsplease see the attached Job Description.

This position requires union membership.

For further information or to apply with cover letter and resume, please contact us by email at careers@cvts.ca. 

This posting will remain open until filled. 

How to Apply

We kindly ask for no phone calls please.

Please send a brief cover letter and resume by email to careers@cvts.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in CVTS.