North Coast Transition Society
1402 Park Ave. V8J 3W6 Prince Rupert, BC, Canada

Hey Prince Rupert! Our pictures don’t do justice but the guys from 333 Recovery Homes Society spent two days putting up lights for us! Everyone is loving coming home to our pretty palace. Please drive by and check them out and then give them a shout out for the amazing job they did! It’s the little things that just put the feels out! You guys are the best.

This is incredible! The amount of work to collect and organize 36 care packages for those living without a home is enormous. So thank you to everyone who supported Positive Prince Rupert - Civic Pride and especially to Chantal Meggison for putting it all together.

Edith has been working with us for nine years and we hope she has no plans to stop just yet! Happy Birthday Edith!

Hey Prince Rupert! We have an exciting job opening - Women's Counsellor! Please share this post and help us find the best person for this job. Stopping the Violence Women’s Counsellor (STV) The Stopping the Violence Counselling Program provides individual and group counselling to adult women who have experienced sexual assault, childhood abuse, violence/abuse in relationships and other power-over crimes. This position is 36 hours per week - plus wages starting at $33.17/hour ...(commensurate with experience) and benefits. Qualifications Needed: Bachelor of Social Work (preferred degree) or Bachelor’s degree in a related human service field. Equivalencies will be considered with experience in related field Two years’ work-related experience, primarily with victims of violence and trauma Excellent interpersonal skills and above-par oral and written communication skills Conviction for the capacity of people to grow and change If you would like a detailed job description or more information, please contact the Program Director at 250 627-8959 ext. 31. To apply, provide a cover letter and resume to Program Director @ [email protected] Closing date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Hey Prince Rupert! We have another exciting position open up. This is a brand new position where we were fortunate to receive funding to cover a seven month time frame. Please help us find the best person for this job! Job Title: In-House Personal Care Support Worker Full-time, Temporary Position December 2020 June 2021...Continue reading

Edit: Prince Rupert always comes through. Thank you everyone for sharing the post. We have boots coming! Hey Prince Rupert! We have a mom in need of winter boots for her kids (girl youth size 13 and male youth size 2). Any chance someone has one or the other to donate? If yes, please call Deana at 250 627-8959 ext 32.

Today is the tragic 31st anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. There will be no vigil this year. We ask though that you take a moment to remember the fourteen women who murdered because they were women. We cannot let go of this horrendous piece of history because violence against women continues to this day, in Canada and everywhere around the world. Geneviève Bergeron, age 21, was a second-year scholarship student in mechanical engineering. She played the clarinet and sang...Continue reading

Hey Prince Rupert! T'is the season! For Christmas this year we have 120 people staying with us between the Raven's Keep Transition House, Crow's Nest Lodge, Crane's Crossing Homeless Shelter and our housing programs. We are hoping to be able to provide everyone with a filled Christmas stocking. If you are interested in helping out, some suggestions: Christmas stockings Treats Toiletries Hygiene products... Gift cards Recreation center tickets Socks Gloves, mittens, warm hats Underwear Blankets And so forth! We have also caught up with the times and now have a simple Donate Now button on our webpage at ncts.ca A tax receipt will automatically be sent to you. https://www.ncts.ca/donate.html All donations can be dropped of at Blue Heron Program offices 1402 Park Avenue (middle arch in the driveway - blue door) Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We appreciate every single consideration and the kindness of Prince Rupert is always incredibly touching. If you have any questions, you can message through here or call Christine at 250 627-8959 ext. 21. Thank you.

Hey Prince Rupert! We have an exciting position to fill in the Raven's Keep Transition House! Life Skills Support Worker Full-time Permanent position 35 hours/week JOB SUMMARY:... We require a creative, self-motivated innovative individual to take on the role of life skills support worker. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills that can work with the women to provide them with education, support and encouragement to reestablish their lives. Assist clients with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills development to help clients achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with clients on developing plans to meet their needs Provide life skills learning in group and/or individual settings Facilitate groups for women Plan supper menus and engage with women to cook meals Plan and facilitate in-house activities for women and children Review and evaluate client progress and makes adjustments to program as required Provide written and/or verbal reports regarding clients, daily activities, and progress. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate Identify social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services in the community that will meet client needs. Maintain liaison with other agencies, professionals, and the community Be flexible to cover Transition House Support Worker shifts when needed Provide support to Transition House where needed Complete other related duties as required QUALIFICATIONS: SSW certificate/diploma and/or related training education and experience Required mandatory training: First Aid Level 1 & WHMIS Valid driver’s license and clean abstract Updated criminal record check JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES: Demonstrated solid understanding of the cycle of abuse Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills Proven assertive management of crisis situations and ability to interact with clients Proven effective qualities working with women and children Strong problem solving and decision making skills Established punctual/attendance record This position requires union membership with BCGEU. Reports to: Program Director To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter and an updated resume. Email only to: [email protected] Closing Date: Open until position filled

Hey Prince Rupert! We are looking for people who may be interested in working in the homeless shelter and Crow’s Nest Lodge Supportive Housing units. We need people who are: 1. Able to meet people where they are at 2. Caring and non-judgmental 3. Team players 4. Good listeners... If you think you have these qualities, send your resume to April at [email protected] If you want to chat about the possibilities or find out more about the job, send her an email or give her a shout at 250 627-8959 ext. 40 See more

When someone on the team is also a baker (Yolande Dudoward)... We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween!

Thank you to Prince Rupert Port Authority for helping Prince Rupert have a better community for all.