Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society

This #GivingTuesday, invest in a future free of domestic violence. Here are just 3 of the many reasons to support Discovery House this holiday season: 1. Double the impact. This holiday season, The Auxilium Foundation will generously match your donation dollar-for-dollar for up to $75,000. 2. Every cent goes where it's needed. We are of one of Canada's most trusted charities. Discovery House received top marks on charity-ranking lists from Maclean’s, Charity Intelligence, an...d MoneySense for our impact, efficiency, and transparency. 3. Invest in children. Discovery House is committed to ending the cycle of domestic violence through prevention and intervention. That means we provide children and moms innovative therapies and programs so they can end the cycle and live up to their full potential. Donate today and help change lives! www.discoveryhouse.ca/gift-of-hope #discoveryhouse #calgary #yyc #calgaryism #calgaryliving #lovecalgary #loveyyc #charity #nonprofit #domesticviolence #women #empoweringwomen #womenempowerment #empowerment #kids #yyckids #socialwork #socialworkers #socialprofit #giftofhope

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! From all of us at Discovery House, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas. Thank you for supporting our moms and kids this year

We have a matching donor for the #GiftOfHope campaign! The Auxilium Foundation will match every dollar that you donate this December, for up to $75,000. Your donation has twice the impact and will help us in our mission to end the traumatic cycle of domestic violence for women and their children. Donate today to avail this opportunity! ... www.discoveryhouse.ca/gift-of-hope ** At Discovery House, our evidence-based prevention and intervention programs are focused on addressing childhood trauma and promoting positive brain development to break the cycle of intergenerational violence for hundreds of Discovery House children and youth each year. #discoveryhouse #calgary #yyc #calgaryism #calgaryliving #lovecalgary #loveyyc #charity #nonprofit #domesticviolence #women #empoweringwomen #womenempowerment #empowerment #kids #yyckids #socialwork #socialworkers #socialprofit #giftofhope

Are You Being Physically Abused? You may be in a physically abusive relationship if your partner: Damages property when angry (throws objects, punches walls, kicks doors, etc.). Pushes, slaps, bites, kicks or chokes you. Abandons you in a dangerous or unfamiliar place.... Scares you by driving recklessly. ** As a leader in domestic violence prevention, our families receive trauma-informed wrap-around support from a case manager, a child & youth case manager, mental health clinician and a housing liaison to advocate and support a mother’s transition to an independent life free of violence. Discovery House has seen only 3% of families return a clear indication that these leading-edge and innovative programs are working. To learn more: www.discoveryhouse.ca/unmask-dv #UnmaskDV #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB #DiscoveryHouse #DomesticViolence #DV #EndDomesticViolence #YYC #WomensShelter

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. [Source: United Nations] Each year, at Discovery House we provide supportive housing to over 400 children and 200 women fleeing domestic violence. We provide the physical and emotionally safe spaces for women and their children at their most vulnerable to feel secure, to recover, discover and thrive. Click the link to learn more about our services and programs, and how you can support us: www.discoveryhouse.ca/unmask-dv #UnmaskDV #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB #DiscoveryHouse #DomesticViolence #DV #EndDomesticViolence #YYC #WomensShelter #WorldChildrensDay

To over 200 women and 400 children that we support annually at Discovery House, your donation is the #GiftOfHope. Support our cause to end the traumatic cycle of domestic violence for women and children by gifting your loved ones a donation made on their behalf during this season of giving! We also have a matching donor! ... The Auxilium Foundation will match every dollar that you donate this December up to $75,000, doubling the impact and doubling the joy! Click the link to learn more and donate: www.discoveryhouse.ca/gift-of-hope ** #discoveryhouse #calgary #yyc #calgaryism #calgaryliving #lovecalgary #loveyyc #charity #nonprofit #domesticviolence #women #empoweringwomen #womenempowerment #empowerment #kids #yyckids #socialwork #socialworkers #socialprofit #giftofhope

We are nearing the end of November, which means we are nearing the end of #FoodforThoughtYYC campaign. Be sure to head out the following businesses who are supp...orting the Brenda Strafford Centre, Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society and Sonshine Community Services Visit them during the month of November and a portion of sales will be donated to help those facing family violence in our community! Thank you Kensington Wine Market , Kwanzaa Coffee House , PB and J YYC , Paddy's Barbecue & Brewery, Big Chief Meat Snacks , Boston Pizza Oakridge, Boston Pizza Saddleridge, Boston Pizza Market Mall, Last Best Brewing & Distilling, Toad N Turtle Shepard and The Park Kitchen & Bar We are proud to also have all donations matched during the campaign courtesy of EFW Radiology and The Owen Hart Foundation ! #FoodForThoughtYYC #DomesticViolence For more information, please visit our website: https://brendastraffordsociety.com/food-for-thought/ See more

POSITION TITLE: Adult Case Manager REPORTS TO: Team Lead, Community Case Management TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary (8 month contract)... ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta ** Discovery House is a trusted, dynamic Calgary organization devoted to the safety and well-being of women with children leaving domestic violence. We offer stability, hope and opportunity through long-term residential and individualized community support which result in healthier families and stronger communities. POSITION OVERVIEW: Case Managers provide and coordinate services to assist clients moving from abusive relationships into their own residence in the community. This position is part of the Community Housing Team and collaborates closely with Child and Youth Case Managers and Mental Health Specialists to ensure a family’s practical and emotional needs are being met. Adult Case Managers provide case management services to the families for up to 2 years, sometimes longer, as each family has unique needs. Duties and responsibilities include: needs and safety assessments, coordinate supportive services, help clients develop financial literacy, attend appointments in the community with clients, basic needs referrals, initiate referrals to longer term resources and advocate on behalf of the client. Other duties include: documentation, accurate record keeping, preparing statistical reports and other duties as assigned. This position is Monday to Friday (40 hours) 8-4pm, which also includes a bi- weekly 10-6 pm shift. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: A bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred, but a combination of education and experience will be considered A minimum of a diploma in a Human Services field is required Registration with professional discipline preferred Case management and/or outreach experience required Understanding of crisis management and supportive counseling Understanding of the intersection between domestic violence, poverty and homelessness Understanding of the Housing First model Understanding of Harm Reduction Knowledge of trauma informed practice Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment Creative problem-solving skills Experience working with diverse communities Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required. If you feel that you are the person we are looking for, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive salary, full benefits and a great environment to work in. Discovery House is a committed equal opportunity employer. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] . We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Discovery House is a committed equal opportunity employer.

Did you know? Alberta has the third highest rate of domestic violence in the country. Of the 23,247 women and children requesting shelter in Alberta, about 75% are at risk of being murdered.... In Edmonton and Calgary, shelters turned away a total of 13,396 women and children last year. During this season of giving, make the greatest gift of all: give the #GiftOfHope to hundreds of women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Let’s ensure, together, that they receive the chance to discover hope and healing. Click the link to donate: www.discoveryhouse.ca/gift-of-hope ** We are a second-stage shelter that provides safe transitional housing, food security, and support to women and their children fleeing domestic violence so they can heal from their trauma, rebuild their lives, achieve self-sufficiency, and break the cycle of family violence. Last year we provided supportive housing to 423 children and 210 women fleeing domestic violence, but had to turn away 611 due to lack of capacity. At any given time, we house 19 families in our shelter and up to 100 families in the community.

This year, give the #GiftOfHope. Consider gifting donations this year: the holiday season will look different for all of us this year, but for some it will be even harder. For the women and their children fleeing domestic violence, your act of generosity will go a long way in supporting them. Also, Auxilium Foundation has generously offered to match every donation made to the #GiftOfHope campaign this December! Your donation will have double the impact and twice the joy. ... Click the link to donate today: www.discoveryhouse.ca/gift-of-hope ** At Discovery House, a leader in domestic violence prevention, families receive trauma-informed wrap-around support from a case manager, a child & youth case manager, mental health clinician and a housing liaison to advocate and support a mother’s transition to an independent life free of violence. #discoveryhouse #calgary #yyc #calgaryism #calgaryliving #lovecalgary #loveyyc #charity #nonprofit #domesticviolence #women #empoweringwomen #womenempowerment #empowerment #kids #yyckids #socialwork #socialworkers #socialprofit #giftofhope

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Physical abuse: involves hurting or trying to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, burning, grabbing, pinching, shoving, slapping, hair-pulling, biting, denying medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug use, or using other physical force. Source: United Nation ** At Discovery House we provide the physical and emotionally safe spaces for women and their children at their most vulnerable to feel secure, to recover, discover and thrive. To learn more: www.discoveryhouse.ca/un...mask-dv #UnmaskDV #WhereToTurn #GoPurpleAB #DiscoveryHouse #DomesticViolence #DV #EndDomesticViolence #YYC #WomensShelter

Its World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse today. According to Canadian Red Cross: Childhood, especially the years from 06, establishes the foundation of a person’s life. Emotional, physical and sexual abuse can have an impact across an entire lifetime. At Discovery House, our evidence-based prevention and intervention programs are focused on addressing childhood trauma and promoting positive brain development to break the cycle of intergenerational violence for hundreds o...f Discovery House children and youth each year. Click the link to learn more, and how you can support us: www.discoveryhouse.ca/unmask-dv #DiscoveryHouse #worlddayforpreventionofchildabusetoday #womensshelter #domesticviolence #domesticabuse