Women's Advocate - Hamilton, Canada - YWCA Hamilton
Description
Who We Are
Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton** is known as one of Hamilton's original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women's and girl's voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.
Position Description
Job Code:
R1-MRE-2023
Department:
Transitional Housing
Start Date:
TBD
Reports to:
Program Supervisor
Location:
Hamilton, ON
Hours of Work:0-14 hrs/wk
Provides support and services to women and gender non-binary individuals in life transition residing in housing at the YWCA Hamilton Transitional Living.
Supports include crisis intervention, supportive counselling, referral advocacy, goal planning, programming and group facilitation to meet the needs of women in crisis.
- Assists in the operation of day to day shelter needs and working collaboratively with women to facilitate a plan to safe and effective independence;
- Conducts intake meetings and assessments of clients/residents to identify client needs, provides information and referrals in the areas of housing, health, employment, education, social assistance matters, and counselling;
- Communicates, advocates and collaborates with community agencies (e.g. courts, legal services, housing) to provide resources and referrals to clients/residents;
- Works with clients/residents individually and/or in groups to improve social and living skills by providing regular programming (e.g. goal setting, safety plans, planning);
- Works within general rules, procedures and standards, referring issues or problems to supervisor;
- Provides crisis intervention and counselling support;
- Participates in case conference meetings and case management development;
- Provides light housekeeping (preparing room for occupancy and clean units as clients move out, laundry) and serves prepared food to residents;
- Provides front line desk support including safety and security for Transitional Living building during evening and weekend hours;
- Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values.
Qualifications
- Completion of 2 years college in social work or human services or equivalent;
- 1 to 3 years' experience working with telephone and in person crisis management;
- Experience working with women with multiple barriers and concurrent disorders (mental health, addiction, violence);
- Experience working with newcomer women;
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
- Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and training in administering naloxone an asset;
- Must be able to work from a feminist, antiracist/antioppressive perspective;
- Ability to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings) on weekdays and/or weekends;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
- Food Handlers certification an asset;
- Knowledge of social housing and in community resources.
YWork for us?
At
YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability.
We offer our employees:
- Onthejob training and professional development opportunities
- Staff fitness, childcare and recreation discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package
- As part of _
_YWCA Hamilton__'s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disAbilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply._ - Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests._
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