Shelter Services Advocate - Das (Hilo)

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children.  CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

Summary Of Duties

Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager or Program Supervisor, the Shelter Services Advocate is responsible for promoting an environment that provides participants a sense of empowerment, improves their well-being, and increases their ability to live safely and independently. The Shelter Services Advocate is primarily responsible for ensuring that participants' basic needs are met, i.e., they have food, clothing and shelter, and that they are safe and supported while in the shelter program. Provides Trauma-Informed engagement and services to all participants, where the focus is on building healthy relationships and utilizing the healthy relationships to empower participants and help them to heal from their trauma.

Education And Training Requirements

• High school, plus additional courses or specialized training at business or community college, or other formal training facility or program. Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively.
• Other (Specify): Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of work experience in the domestic violence field or with a related target group and children. Two (2) years of work experience is preferred. Experience in working with adults and children who have been exposed to domestic violence, or related group required.

Experience

• Over one year, up to and including two years.
• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of work experience in the domestic violence field or with a related target group and children. Two (2) years of work experience is preferred. Experience in working with adults and children who have been exposed to domestic violence, or related group required.

Staff Who Do Not Meet The Experience Requirement Must Have At Least Six (6) Months Of Work Experience In The Domestic Violence Field Or With a Related Target Group And Complete The Following Prior To Independently Providing Direct Services

• Initial training
• 80 hours of shadowing a qualified staff member in the same p We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers once again!

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

The Role

As a Senior .Net Developer at CLBC, you will assist with the design and development of new and existing CLBC business systems, as well as provide technical analysis and programming for IT business solutions and for interfaces to other systems used by internal and external clients.

Responsibilities Include

• Recommends integrated solution designs for CLBC business systems integration
• Developing application interfaces for diverse and complex systems, technical templates and user interfaces.
• Constructs design documentation
• Problem-solving to resolve technical and business process problems related to applications (Tier 3 Support)
• Providing expertise in the development and implementation of CLBC business systems and ensure that development methods are consistent with the technical directions and business strategies determined by the organization
• Works with the Enterprise architect on the design of the overall solution
• Provide Tier 3 support for production-related issues
• Following appropriate change management methodologies to ensure that published content is appropriate, accurate, timely, and falls within standards.
• Developing, enhancing and maintaining existing applications and interfaces

Competency Is Required In Most Of The Following

C+, .NET, SSIS, Oracle DB (PL-SQL), SVN, Active Directory, XML, Powershell, IIS, SQL Server DB (T-SQL), Delphi, Sharepoint, CSS, Javascript, HTML, Powerdesigner, Toad, Visual Studio

Qualifications

• Experience in systems analysis, software development and production support
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Management or Management Information Systems and 5 years related experience; or a diploma in Information Technology with 10 years related experience; or other relevant equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered
• Demonstrated familiarity with all phases of the software development life cycle

Benefits

• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Additional Info

This position is posted to fill two new vacancies

Term/Status: Regular/Full time

Classification/Salary: Info Systems R27 / Position starts at $80,652 annually, plus a 9.9% bi-weekly market adjustment

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to CLBC. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Closing date: Open until filled

Apply now! Submit a resume and cover letter online to the attention of Akshay Shekhawat. Applications received by email or other methods will not be considered.

Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check (Criminal Records Review Act) and are required to provide a clean Driver's Abstract.

Community Living BC is an equal opportunity employer.