Residential Caseworker - Mississauga, Canada - EFry Hope and Help for Women

EFry Hope and Help for Women

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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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.

Permanent, Full-Time - 40 hours per week (Vacation & Benefits Included)

The Transitional House is a residential program that assists women and girls who are trafficked and/or commercially sexually exploited to be supported to reintegrate into the community.

The team works to facilitate residential programming that facilitates and is conducive to a safe environment, positive change, and trauma-informed care for its female youth residents.

The
Residential Caseworker works as part of a team under the direction and supervision of the Program Coordinator and Manager (or designate).

The individual assists with specialized day-to-day care and counselling to residents occupying the Transitional House program. They will be able to work well in a dynamic work and team setting.

The Residential Caseworker is
scheduled to work 40 hours per week, based on a rotating shift schedule, which will include 8-hour shifts during the day, afternoons, and overnights.

Areas of Responsibility:

Builds positive, respectful, and nonjudgmental relationships with youth and their support systems
Provides direct service, assessment and case management services to all youth living in the transitional house using a traumainformed approach
Oversees the operations of the transitional house including monitoring its health and safety, fostering its sanctuary, enforcing house rules, policies and procedures, responding to crisis situations, and other duties as required
Assesses and works with clients in order to implement a strategic plan of care all while providing ongoing support
Advocates on the youth's behalf and acts as a positive role model for youth
Distributes, documents, and administers medication to the youth as required
Attends medical, dental, optical, and other appointments and documents outcomes in accordance with Agency standards
Supervises and participates in preplanned residential activities and special events
Operates as part of a team and shares decision making, duties, and communicates effectively while on shift
Participates as a member of the team, taking initiative and assuming responsibility
Assists with training and directing volunteers, students, parttime and relief staff
Maintains positive relationships and interacts with various segments of the community including (but not limited to) referral bodies, CAS, client family members, neighbours, Property Management personnel, etc.
Keeps abreast of trends, community resources and developments in the youth care 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; prior experience working with women and girls is considered an asset
The ability to maintain and encourage confident assessment, counselling and program facilitation skills in order to engage, support, and interact with clients using a traumainformed approach
Practical knowledge and experience facilitating gender specific and responsive programming
A thorough understanding of issues pertaining to youth
Knowledge of relevant legislations and a strong understanding of case management principles
Demonstrated clientfocused counselling skills and role modelling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven leadership skills and strong knowledge of community resources
Ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique needs and qualities of each client
Diagnostic and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse client group in a diplomatic and nonjudgmental manner
Problem solving and leadership skills, with the ability to judiciously handle crisis situations with clients
A broad knowledge of community resources and the ability to strongly advocate for clients and make professional referrals
Valid First Aid / CPR certification
A clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) criminal background check
A valid Ontario driver's license