Community Apprenticeship Program - Brampton, Canada - EFRY Hope and Help for Women

EFRY Hope and Help for Women

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Brampton, Canada

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EFRY Hope and Help for Women

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

EFRY Hope and Help for Women empowers women and girls through a trauma-informed, inclusive, and gender responsive lens. Our client-focused approach strengthens emotional, cultural and social well-being through prevention, support, reintegration, and advocacy.

Caseworker, Community Apprenticeship Program

This position will be supporting women participating in the Horticultural Apprenticeship Program while at Vanier and then throughout Ontario.

Contract Position: 3 days/ week (24hours)

Anticipated Start Date:

April End Date:
September

The Community Apprenticeship program is collaboration partnership with Guelph-Humber College, Vanier Centre for Women and EFry Hope and Help for Women.

This program supports women at Vanier who will be enrolled in the Guelph-Humber Horticultural Apprenticeship Program and through this program, women at Vanier will have the opportunity to complete a level 1 horticultural apprenticeship.

Instructors from Humber will facilitate the training for the women at Vanier. EFry Hope and Help for Women will provide the Community Apprenticeship Program Caseworker for this particular apprenticeship.

Areas of Responsibility:

Support the women through the process of their apprenticeship program within a secure custody facility and within the community upon release
Support the women through their level one apprenticeship studies component, i.e. homework, time management, stress management, etc.
Assist the women with their community relationships, employment search, place of residence and employment upon release
Maintains and completes confidential client files according to professional works standards, Agency policies and procedures, and the policies and procedures Vanier Centre for Women and the Guelph-Humber College
Builds and maintains strong working relations with the community, external stakeholders and other social service agencies
Prepares monthly statistical reports, documenting program attendance, for submission to the Manager of Programs
Provide information/documentation as required to the Guelph Humber College and or Vanier Centre for Women
Maintains an atmosphere that is nonjudgmental and supportive of the emotional and physical wellbeing and rehabilitation of women who are in conflict with the law
Attending regular meetings with collaborative members
Engage in regular supervision with the Mgr. Community Engagement & Volunteer Programming or Designate.
Uphold the obligations inherent in Vanier, Agency and programspecific policies and procedures.
Participate in staff training, workshops, and interagency network meetings.
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
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with community agencies, correction facilities, College partners and other community agencies
Assessment/counselling skills to effectively interact with the women assess the needs and recommend options within the program or the community which address the same
Practical knowledge and experience administering gender specific and responsive programming
Knowledge of women's issues including criminogenic factors.
The ability to maintain and encourage confident assessment, counselling and program facilitation skills in order to effectively interact with clients using a traumainformed approach
Ability to handle crisis situations and problem solve with clients
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well and collaborate with diverse community groups and other stakeholders
Ability to work with diverse populations and communities with an awareness of socioeconomic and cultural barriers
Demonstrate the ability to work within a fast past environment with ongoing interruptions and disturbances. Comply with institutions protocols including but not limited to COVID protocols.
Excellent planning and time/case management skills
Community development and public relation skills
Ability to work independently, and as a team player
The ability to travel in various communities within Ontario
Must possess a valid Ontario driver's license in good standing and have use of a vehicle with appropriate insurance
Valid First Aid/ CPR certification
A clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), within the last 6 months
Full vaccination against COVID19, and willing to provide pr