Relief Shelter Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:
Relief.

Work Hours:
Varied as needed.

Salary:
$28.48 per hour (L6).

Location: 348 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1K6.

Application Deadline:
Monday, February 6, 2023.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

The Shelter Support Worker works within a collaborative team to provide meaningful and relevant services within a theoretical feminist framework that includes a working knowledge of the dynamics and effects of trauma and oppression.

They act as a resource to staff and clients and is responsible for providing a full range of services which includes crisis counselling, case management and the development, implementation and evaluation of workshops.

The position shares in the responsibility of the overall health and safety of the building and will work in an open shelter/work environment without a dedicated office space.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - YWCA DAVENPORT:

YWCA Davenport provides up to 80 emergency shelter beds to young women and gender-diverse people years of age) and adult women and gender-diverse people (25 and older) and is staffed 24 hours a day.

This pet friendly shelter is funded by the City of Toronto and adheres to Toronto Shelter Standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applies knowledge of the issues of trauma and the dynamics of woman and gender diverse people abuse to develop and implement effective support strategies.
Conducts intake meetings and assessments to identify participant's needs, provides information and referrals in the areas of health, sexuality, counseling, conflict resolution, housing, employment, education, immigration, income alternatives, and social assistance matters.
Liaises with professionals and agencies in the community to facilitate access to services by the participants.
Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of relevant legislation and effective support strategies regarding trauma and the dynamics of women and gender diverse people abuse.
Works with participants individually and/or in groups to develop and improve social and living skills by assisting them to set goals, follow through on plans, recognize options and make positive choices.
Provides crisis intervention and counselling.
Uses mediation and counselling skills to encourage and maintain a cooperative, supportive and productive environment for the community.
Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Indepth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of a clinically supervised undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered).
Completion of workshops and courses pertaining to trauma.
1 to 3 years' experience in client centered counselling focused on trauma issues with clients at risk and/or homeless women.
Completion of Toronto Hostel's Training Certificate (T.H.T.C.) is an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction principles and practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and supports focused on trauma.
Indepth knowledge of the dynamics of woman abuse and trauma within an antioppression framework.
Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of workshops and groups.
Understanding of the obstacles homeless women face and experience.
Experience delivering culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of mental health, substance use/addictions, advocacy, refugee and immigration issues and homelessness.
Life Skills Certificate an asset.
A certificate in trauma counselling would be an asset.
Knowledge of a second language and/or culture would be an asset.

Vaccination Policy:

In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination series by October 30, 2021.

As a condition of hire, new staff will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their first day of work.

The YWCA will consider written requests for accommodation under the Human Rights Code on a case by case basis and will accommodate those individuals who are legally entitled to accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY:

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date:
January 26, 2023.

About YWCA Toronto:

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy.

As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide.

We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds. YWCA Toronto is funded by the Unite