[CAH] Community Events and Announcements: 1) Moving Forward Municipal Campaign...and update!, 2)Pendleton Job Posting

[Darcy Harvey]

Hello Member, 

I hope you aren't getting to flooded with mail form us lately. There is a lot happening in the community right now it seems, which is great!. The following events are organized outside of CAH, please use the contact information provided for each posting is you have enquiries about an event or announcement.

Thank-you, 

Darcy



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Friends,

 

The municipal campaign is underway! 

 

We have written to all Mayors and Wardens in Nova Scotia, urging them to sign the attached proclamation for October 17, the International Day to Eradicate Poverty. The proclamation supports the recommendations put forth by women impacted by poverty, as outlined in the project reports Struggling to Survive and Survival Strategies (posted at www.womenscentre.ca under reports).

 

We sent out our letters only a few days ago, and already we have the support of the Town of Pictou and The Town of Kentville!

 

Attached is a copy of the letter that we sent out to all Mayors and Wardens. Over the next couple of days, I will be placing follow-up calls.  You can also help by reminding your local municipal officials about the importance of this proclamation and urging them to sign on. We do not have much time.

 

On October 17, many Mayors, Wardens, and Councilors will be out of town (in Sydney) for the annual meeting with the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities. Some members of provincial cabinet are expected to be there as well (and perhaps the Premier). Therefore, when speaking with our municipal governments, we will also be asking them to put forth an emergency resolution on poverty at the meeting. 

 

Things are rolling with plans for the anti-poverty march on October 17th. The t-shirts for the women's march have been ordered and we will be looking sharp for the march! 

 

If you are able to help out in anyway with the march please let me know. Currently, we are looking for a couple of large (one colour) bed sheets/material.or something of that sort. so we can make a big banner with a strong women's message on it.  Also, if you have any supplies for placards, etc... please let us know.

 

Any questions or comments please feel free to contact me.


Rene

 

 

Rene Ross, Project Coordinator

Social Assistance Reform: 

Moving Forward a Woman Positive Public Policy Agenda

1-6034 Compton Avenue, Halifax N.S. B3K 1E7

(902) 425-8047 or (902) 229-2366 (cell)

 

A partnership of the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre, Pictou County Women's Centre and Every Woman's Centre, Sydney. Funded by the Status of Women Canada.

 

"Women should be seen as breadwinners, not as lacking men who are breadwinners" (Project Participant).

 
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Pendelton Place Job Posting



Job Title:                              SUPPORT and PROTECTION WORKER

 

Job Description:    

 

Support and Protection Workers report directly to the Executive Director through the Director.  This position will be responsible for supervision, security, and referrals of clients of the facility.  Additional duties may be required at discretion of the Director.

 

Qualifications:         Post-secondary education in the human services field.   

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Suicide Intervention

Emergency First Aid and CPR

WHMIS  

 

Experience working in a residential facility is an asset.

 

Responsibilities:    

Inclusively, but not limited to:  

_  Maintain the safety of the clients, staff, and community at all times;

_  Make referrals on behalf of clients to appropriate agencies;

_  Support and supervise clients;

_  Notify Children's Aid and Adult Protection Services when applicable;

_  Conduct regular security checks;

_  Maintain accurate reporting systems on incidents and filing system;

_  Respect confidentiality and demonstrate trust; 

_  Assist with meal preparation and clean-up as required;

_  Stay awake and alert at all times;

_  Prepare beds for new residents;

_  Conduct appropriate and informative shift-change with staff;

_  Document arrival/departure activities of all persons in a running log;

_  Maintain statistical data;

_  Maintain Health, Fire and other safety standards as required by applicable   legislation;

_  Maintain positive working relations with the Department of Community Services and other community agencies;

_  Support clients on an individual basis in their areas of need, as required;

_  Conduct weekly security and maintenance inspections, as required;

_  Advocate services for clients, as required;

_  Provide orientation and a tour to incoming clients;

_  Arrange for the removal of any resident who displays excessive violent behaviour, at the direction of the Director;

_  Attend all staff meetings.  

_  Where applicable, full-time staff may be expected to fulfill on-call duties on a rotating basis.

 




Hours of Work:       Full-time position @ 40 hours per week

Part-time position @ 16 hours per week (may vary)

Weekend work may be required.

Seasonal

 

Salary:                       $14.42 per hour for 2006-2007

 

 

 

 

                                 Updated September 2006


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