Women's Mobile Support - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - EFRY Hope and Help for Women

EFRY Hope and Help for Women

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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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Description

_Dedicated leader providing hope and help to women and girls at risk. _

EFRY Hope and Help for Women empowers women and girls through a traumainformed, inclusive, and gender responsive lens. Our clientfocused approach strengthens emotional, cultural and social wellbeing through prevention, support, reintegration, and advocacy._

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CASEWORKER, Women's Mobile Support Program _
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Contract Position: 2 days/ week (15 hours) _
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Anticipated Start Date:
Jan April 12, 2024_

The Women's Mobile Support (WMS) caseworker will provide a continuum of care for women exiting out of the Vanier Centre and support additional identified women from the pre-discharge, discharge to stabilization with flexible operating hours.

The WMS caseworker will provide a strong mentoring relationship and encourage safe and healthy decision-making, nurtures independence and skill development, and provide connections and referrals to community resources required for successful reintegration.

The WMS caseworker will work specifically (collaboratively) with the Community Organizations and Probation Services in providing a coordinated approach that will ensure a greater impact

The Women's Mobile Support caseworker will be responsible for facilitating virtual education programs offered online face-to-face supports in order to facilitate community reintegration, promote personal well-being, and enhance community safety by addressing the underlying causes of marginalization.

In providing these supports EFry Hope and Help for Women aspires to establish community linkages in order to address social and justice issues related issues such as mental health, substance use, employment, and poverty.

The programs are offered to adult men and women, the participants will be able to engage in psycho-educational on-line education programs developed through evidence-based programs.

The WMS caseworker must be available to work out of various locations including but not limited to Brampton, Mississauga, Halton Region and across York Region.

There is potential that the WMS will be required to travel to Hamilton, London and Lindsey as part of reintegration planning.

The hours for this position may vary from Mondays to Fridays and evening hours may be required.

Areas of Responsibility:

Provide oneonone client support, case management and counselling, and acts as an advocate with emphasis placed on developing appropriate resources and connections to community supports and services.
Serve as liaison between the Agency and women exiting out of Vanier Centre through connecting with Discharge Planners at within the Provincial Institutions. Provide information and support to accused persons and their families before, during and subsequent to court proceedings where appropriate
Fosters professional relationships and maintains communication with all relevant members of the social / justice community.
Establish and provide the necessary continuum of care that supports successful reintegration ie housing, employment, education, addiction, mental health, and various other types of programs and services based on the individualized case management. With the emphasis on accessibility within their home or chosen community.
Ensure that the confidentiality of all client records and information is maintained and that the privacy rights of the client are protected.
Committed to participating on various committees and advocating for women
Keeps abreast of trends, community resources and developments in the profession by participating in workshops, conferences, and continued professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or designate.
A degree and/or diploma from a University or College in a related field with experience working with vulnerable populations
Knowledge of the Vanier Centre for Women and demonstrated awareness of relevant legislation including but not limited to the Canadian Criminal Code, Family Law and Ontario, and the Family Services Act
Knowledge of the judiciary and court systems and their highlevel procedures and protocols, as well as the roles of court personnel
Knowledge of community resources and services
Knowledge of women's issues including criminogenic factors.
Diagnostic and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse client group in a diplomatic and nonjudgmental manner
The ability to maintain and encourage confident assessment, counselling and program facilitation skills in order to effectively interact with clients using a traumainformed approach
Practical knowledge and experience administering gender specific and responsive programming
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills