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Thrive is pleased to announce the commencement of the Blue Door Program. Please see information below for program and referral information

Blue Door Program
 
About the Blue Door Program
The Blue Door is a new St. John's based program that is operated through Thrive. This program is the first of its kind in NL and is designed to support individuals, primarily between the ages of 14-29, to exit sex trade activities, and/or sexually exploitive situtions including sex trafficking. The program is inclusive of gender & sexual orientation.
 
Why the Blue Door Program Exists
There has been an increase in sexual exploitation in recent years.  This includes use of internet/social media sites, web-based advertisements, street-based sex work/exploitation, massage parlours, strip clubs, phone work, in and out call work, and escort services.
 
A decade ago, service providers working in shelters, group homes, outreach services and other front-line social service agencies were seeing an increase in the number of sexually exploited youth and individuals engaged in the sex trade. They also identified a growing number who were engaging in survival sex; trading sex for a place to stay, food, drugs, etc.
 
Sex Trade activities can be defined as the exchange of money, goods, or resources for sexual services, and is inclusive of all forms of sexual commerce. The Blue Door Program anticipates working with a majority of youth and adults who are engaged in survival sex.
Experiential people report that it is very difficult to exit the sex trade without intense supports and research supports these local stories.
 
What services does the Blue Door offer?
 
The Blue Door offers intensive, individualized services and supports that addresses key barriers to the exiting process and helps participants move forward with dignity, self-determination and respect.  Specifically, it focuses on social isolation, complex trauma & mental health, substance use, low literacy/education, employment opportunities, and assistance with accessing safe, affordable housing.  In addition, each Blue Door participant can expect to receive individualized intensive support and will have the opportunity to avail of case management services, exiting skills development, transition planning, and individual theraputic counselling. 
 
Referring to the Blue Door Program
The Blue Door Program welcomes and is inclusive of anyone in the metro St. John's area who wants to exit any form of sex work or sexual exploitation.
The only criteria for this program is a desire to exit sex work and/or exploitation.  Because, on average, most individuals make many attempts to leave sex work and/or exploitation several times before successfully doing so, Blue Door will accept referrals for individuals who may not be currently involved but whom have had recent sex work or exploitation experiences.
Anyone can refer to the program and self referrals are also welcomed. (referral form below)
 
 
If you have questions or would like further information about Blue Door and its services please reach out to us!

Cheryl Coleman, MSW
Director
Blue Door Program
Thrive
P. O. Box 26067
St. John's, NL  A1E 0A5
(T) 754-0536 ext. 202
 

 
Volunteer Call - Street Reach

Thrive is currently looking for volunteers for our Street Reach program located in Downtown St. John's.
 
Applicants interested in volunteering for the Street Reach program can forward their Resume to Youth Outreach Coordinator, Kristi Lavallee, at klavallee@thrivecyn.ca Please provide 3 references with your application.
 
For more information, contact Kristi Lavallee at klavallee@thrivecyn.ca or 754-0536 ext214.
 
We thank you for your application in advance.

 
Thrive Student Summer Placement Opportunities

  Please click on link below for more information on student summer positions at Thrive.

1. Directory of Services Assistant
2. Street Reach Assistant
3. Velocity Assistant - SWASP Placement

 
Sincerity as a Virtue

EPIC Enga ge™ is all about character, education and excellence at school work and community.  Our video posts are intended to dialogue, dare and deliver on virtues in the real world.  A few minutes at a time, exploring character on location. Today, we explore Sincerity. Please click here to see more. We hope you engage and enjoy the videos as much as we love doing them.  Peace, passion and prosperity. 

Barry, Nicole and The EPIC Engage™ Team.
   

 
YWCA Summer Student Employment Opportunity
YWCA St. John's is pleased to announce that we currently have the following summer student employment opportunities available: Programming Assistant and Outreach Assistant.
 
The deadline to apply is May 19 at 5:00 pm, local time.
 
The complete job postings can be found at this link: http://www.ywcastjohns.com/employment-opportunities/ . 


 
The Murphy Centre - Upcoming Workshops
   

 
The Murphy Centre - Information Session for Women
     

 
NLHHN Provincial Conference 2017
 
 
NLHHN Provincial Conference 2017
 
 
 
     
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network (NLHHN) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 2017 Housing and Homelessness Conference scheduled for May 30-31st at the Holiday Inn Express in Deer Lake, NL.

This is a great opportunity for sector workers representing community, government, non-profit, health care and other disciplines to come together to share effective practices, to network, to hear about the new focus on "Housing First" and learn more about the valuable work happening regionally and provincially in the area of housing and homelessness.
 
Event Cost: $100.00

Where:
Holiday Inn Express - Deer Lake
38 Bennett Ave, Deer Lake, NL A8A 1A9

When:
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:30 AM NDT
-to-
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 4:30 PM NDT

      

 
Planned Parenthood - NLSHC Trivia Night
Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre will be hosting a Trivia Night, to mark International Day Against Homophobia at Bitters Pub on Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm. Proceeds from this event will go towards Camp Eclipse 2017!
 
      

 
Conservation Corps Now Hiring Green Teams

 

        Please visit www.ccnl.ca for more information      

 
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Workshop
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Workshop
June 3/4, 2017
St. John's
Cost for students - $140, Cost for non-students - $185
Email beckyw@mun.ca to register
 
Your Turn Boutique Retail Skills and Employment Training
Your Turn Boutique Retail Skills and Employment Training is a 10-week pre-employment readiness program for 10 participants, age 16-29.  Participants will be provided with employment development training in the area of retail skills followed by an 8 week workplace training component.
The closing date for referrals is Wednesday, May 24th at noon.  
 
Please click on referral form below for submission process.
 
 
 
MWONL upcoming events (May 15th - June 30th, 2017)
MWONL is inviting you to join our upcoming events ( May 15  - June 30, 2017). Please see poster below for details and share this with others who may be interested to attend our program.

a.      Thursday May 18th 2017, 6:30 PM (evening)
         Immigration, Job Search, Recruitment Session
        Offered by Work Global Canada Inc.,
        MWONL Office, 44 Torbay Rd , Nuport Building
   
An informative session to learn about temporary and permanent residency in Canada. Visit, Study, Work and/or Immigrate
 
b.      Thursday May 30, 2017, 2 - 4PM
        Place: ANC public health clinic (in the hall connected to St. Pius Parish, off    Smithville Crescent). 
         MWONL is presenting in the Public Health Clinic at Association for New  Canadians (ANC) Health Fair, organized by MUN MED Gateway

c.      Monday, June 5, 2017 10 am - 1:30 pm
        Place: MWONL Office, 44 Torbay Rd,  Nuport Building
        WORKSHOP TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ELDER ABUSE

Partnering with the Newfoundland and Labrador Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NLNPEA), an integral part of Seniors Resource Centre of NL (SRCNL), to help older adults become aware of and prevent financial abuse. This event, including lunch, a video, and a workshop is supported by the SRCNL with the generosity of Verafin.
                       
d.      Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 11:15 am (morning)
        Health & Wellness Session - Yoga
        MWONL Office, 44 Torbay Rd, Nuport Building
 
e.      Thursday June 22nd, 2017, 6:30 PM (evening)
        International Cooking
        MWONL Office, 44 Torbay Rd, Nuport Building
 
f.       Thursday June 29th, 2017, 10:30 AM
        Women's Empowerment Session through Everyday English Practice
        MWONL Office, 44 Torbay Rd, Nuport Building

 Please note all programs are free of cost, need registration.
 
 

  Creative HR- Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador
  
May (2017) at the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Are you part of a nonprofit organization, and looking to learn more about the human resources function? Have HR questions?

The Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador is offering a learning series on human resources in the sector around recruitment and selection, performance management, employee retention, and employee departure.
Please check out our upcomingWebinar Wednesdays sessions!
For more information, please check out the Creative HR webpage at http://communitysector.nl.ca/creativehr/learning
Webinar Wednesdays
   
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (online)
 
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (online)
 
Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (online)
 
  Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - 2 Day Emotion Focused Family Therapy Workshop
  CAVAE - Summer Employment Position - Executive Assistant
   
Coalition Against Violence Avalon East 31 Peet Street, Ste. #215 St. John's, NL A1B 3W8 Ph: (709) 757-0137

Job Title: Executive Assistant The Coalition Against Violence are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to fill the summer employment position of Executive Assistant. Applicants must have been a full-time student during the previous year, and must plan to return full-time to a post-secondary institution during the upcoming academic year.

  The Executive Assistant will be responsible for

- Administrative Tasks-filing, printing, deliveries when required.
- Networking and Information Sharing
- Promoting of membership programs and services
- Increase awareness around the root causes of violence and the impact on society
- Facilitate workshops/presentations
- To encourage and coordinate anti-violence education and awareness
- Assist with planning of Coalition Violence Prevention events for the coming year.
- Other

The position will be of particular interest to post-secondary students in the areas of Gender Studies, Social Work, Child and Youth Care with Addictions, Education and/or Social Sciences.

Qualifications:
 - Interested in Violence Prevention Education & Awareness
 -Well-developed communication and organizational skills
 -Creative Thinker
 -Self-motivated, comfortable offering presentations/outreach.

The successful candidate must be willing to participate in an orientation session, provide a current Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerability Sector Check as well as sign an Oath of Confidentiality with the Employer.

Summer Student Grant, to be eligible, students must:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
  • Have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Please Note: This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs programs, and the successful incumbent must meet the program requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Status
Temporary Full-Time 30 hours per week for 8 weeks. Wage: $10.75 hour

Please send cover letters and Resumes to: info@coalitionagainstviolence.ca

Deadline for applications is May 19 th 2017

 
Eastern Health - The Mental Health and Addictions Program introduces "DOORWAYS" - Walk-In Counselling Service
 

 
 

 

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