Clinical Support Worker, Engaging Men Assignment - Kitchener, Canada - Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Hey you Yes, you Do you desire a community that is free from violence and abuse in any of its forms? Do you have a passion for empowering people to move beyond violence? Do you also have a heart for meeting individuals where they are? Providing emotional support and practical service? Then we just might have the opportunity for you Keep reading.

Let's start with the general details

Position:
Clinical Support Worker, Engaging Men assignment

Location:
Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge and community
Status: Permanent Full-Time 35-hour work week

Salary Range:
$30.72 per hour

So, how do we define a
Clinical Support Worker? The main buckets of work will include;

Meeting with clients in their home or in the community to provide clinical assessment and intervention and helping them identify other community supports that they and their family need.
Providing emotional support, community referrals/information; and advocacy.
Engaging in education with clients who have abused members of their family to learn why they do what they do, and how to stop the cycle.
Leading and facilitating presentations and workshops within the community around the importance of engaging men in the solution to domestic violence.
Master's degree from a University of recognized standing; MSW preferred
Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Services workers or other relevant governing body to degree if not MSW
Experience in a related field would be an asset
Demonstrated skills in conducting clinical assessments, including but not limited to clients experiencing concurrent disorders and trauma
Demonstrated skills in providing therapeutic intervention
Demonstrated skills in providing individual and group counselling with male clients
Demonstrated skills in providing supports to individuals who have experienced domestic violence
Experience in designing programs that respond to trauma related responses
Skills in advocacy, crisis intervention, risk and ongoing assessments
Knowledge of the effects of all types of abuse
Have a feminist philosophy with an understanding of intersectionality
Understands equity and works from an antiracist and antioppressive framework
Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations
Current and informed knowledge of multicultural issues
Current and informed knowledge of the needs of diverse groups of clients, such as but not limited to: disability, poverty, sexual orientation and gender identity, survivors of trauma, mental health issues, and addiction issues
Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to multitask
Experience working with interpreters
Experience working with people with no or mínimal literacy
Working knowledge of current community resources
Ability to fluently speak more than one language would be an asset
Knowledge of conflict resolution practices and negotiation techniques, as well as the ability to facilitate meetings, direct situations and implement rules and guidelines
Knowledge of group processes including the ability to design, plan, and research, facilitate, cofacilitate and implement groups for abused women and children
Current knowledge of basic criminal and family law, the Child and Family Services Act and related legal issues and resources
Compassionate and selfdirected
Strong administration, organizational skills and strong computer competency
Experience participating in initiatives that pertain to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Passion for working towards social inclusion, fostering trusting relationships with marginalized populations, community development, and serving those at risk of falling through the cracks
Experience working in community development and community engagement
Demonstrated skills at building relationships with diverse groups
Highly developed interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills
The ability to travel and provide own transportation

We do also have some
general employment eligibility requirements;

Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
Proof of COVID19 vaccinations

Okay so this role feels like the perfect fit for you. Great Now what about the organization?

Who Are We? Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR
) provides emergency shelter to women and children fleeing abusive relationships

We operate two shelters:
Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge. Our facilities operate on a 24/7 basis, and we pride ourselves in being more than shelter*.

We also offer a robust region-wide outreach support program which supports families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse.

*WCSWR supports women, transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

So, the job is a fit, the work is meaningfu