Employment & Clinical Practicum

Employment & Clinical Practicum

Employment

Women’s Support Worker

Competition #: 202510WSW FT21 Second Stage

Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for the role of Full-Time Women’s Support Worker. Reporting to the Second-Stage Housing Manager, the Women’s Support Worker provides support, security, advocacy, information, crisis response, referrals, and safety planning to residents and crisis line callers under the harm reduction model through an intersectional feminist approach.

We invite interested applicants to review posting below and submit your application as instructed.

Job Posting 202510WSW FT21 Second Stage

Please send your cover letter and resume in one PDF document to: humanresources@ishtarsociety.org with subject line Competition # 202510WSW FT21 Second Stage.

Application deadline: November 14th, 2025

No phone calls please.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Women’s Support Worker

Competition #: 202510WSW FT22 Second Stage

Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for the role of Full-Time Women’s Support Worker. Reporting to the Second-Stage Housing Manager, the Women’s Support Worker provides support, security, advocacy, information, crisis response, referrals, and safety planning to residents and crisis line callers under the harm reduction model through an intersectional feminist approach.

We invite interested applicants to review posting below and submit your application as instructed.

Job Posting 202510WSW FT22 Second Stage

Please send your cover letter and resume in one PDF document to: humanresources@ishtarsociety.org with subject line Competition # 202510WSW FT22 Second Stage.

Application deadline: November 14th, 2025

No phone calls please.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Women’s Support Worker

Competition #: 202510WSW PT23 Second Stage

Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for two Part-Time Women’s Support Worker positions. Reporting to the Second-Stage Housing Manager, the Women’s Support Worker provides support, security, advocacy, information, crisis response, referrals, and safety planning to residents and crisis line callers under the harm reduction model through an intersectional feminist approach.

We invite interested applicants to review posting below and submit your application as instructed.

202510WSW PT23 Second Stage

Please send your cover letter and resume in one PDF document to: humanresources@ishtarsociety.org with subject line Competition # 202510WSW PT23 Second Stage.

Application deadline: November 14th, 2025

No phone calls please.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Residence Coordinator

Are you committed to supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence as they take steps toward healing and stability? We’re currently hiring a Residence Coordinator for our new Second-Stage Housing Program, set to open in fall/winter 2025.

This unionized position (BCGEU) plays a key role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and well-functioning residential environment for women and their children. The program, funded by BC Housing, will offer 34 second-stage housing units for families transitioning out of crisis. As Residence Coordinator, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing trauma-informed support, coordinating resident services, and helping ensure the day-to-day operations of the housing program run smoothly and in line with organizational policies and funder guidelines.

Your interest in this opportunity will remain confidential, and your application will not be shared with anyone outside of the hiring team at Ishtar.

Click here to download a summary of the position and requirements.

Application deadline: October 24th, 2025

Full-time Women’s Support Worker

Ishtar Women’s Resource Society is inviting applications for the role of Full-Time Women’s Support Worker. Reporting to the Residence Coordinator, the Women’s Support Worker provides support, security, advocacy, information, crisis response, referrals, and safety planning to residents and crisis line callers under the harm reduction model through an intersectional feminist approach.

We invite interested applicants to review posting below and submit your application as instructed.

Click here to download a summary of the position and requirements. The application deadline is October 9th, 2025.

No phone calls please.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clinical Practicum

The Stopping The Violence Women’s Counselling Program welcomes students completing a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Clinical Social Work for clinical practicum. Applications are welcomed January-February each year, and student cohorts begin each September. To apply please contact Meredith Crough at meredith@ishtarsociety.org.

Applications for Fall 2025 are now closed.