Ywca Advocate- Hiring Pool Pt and Ft Positions

7 days ago


Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada YWCA Niagara Region Full time

Job Posting:
YWCA Team Advocate


Location:
Culp Street, King Street or Safer House locations

Hours of Work:
Full time: 32-40 hrs/week, part time 16 hrs/week, which are
Friday and Saturday
The YW provides shelter, food and assistance to homeless individuals and their families. Our dedicated staff provides exceptional care and support for those who turn to us.

The YW offers staff a challenging and collaborative environment as they work to create meaningful change for individuals experiencing homelessness.


To complement our Emergency Shelter program staff, the YW is looking for exceptional team players who are compassionate, non-judgmental, and self-motivated.

The Advocate position reports to the Program Managers to assist in the operation of the shelters in accordance with agency policies and procedures

Duties include the following:

maintaining appropriate record keeping, completing intake/discharge forms, maintaining security for guests/staff/facilities, goal setting and referrals to other community partners, promoting co-operative living, and participating in housekeeping duties, including regular cleaning and meal distribution.

This position offers the opportunity to also support our Anti Human Trafficking shelter, Safer House, providing support to human trafficking survivors.

Specialized training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioural, physical needs of clients.
  • Responds with Crisis Intervention in situations of physical confrontation, and medical and psychiatric emergencies for individuals who have recently experienced trauma
  • Provides support to individuals through a trauma informed framework
  • Maintains and supervises established routines and procedures.
  • Assists clients to establish and achieve individualized goals
  • Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding client information.
  • Works collaboratively with community agencies, providing referrals and followup as necessary.
  • Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
  • Completes all necessary documentation, including written records/reports and provides statistics as requested.
  • Understands health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and complies with them.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum CYW, SSW Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one (1) year experience working with the homeless and/or marginalized individuals preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking and a selfdirected working style
  • Understanding of antioppressive, feminist, trauma informed frameworks
  • Ability to effectively intervene with conflict and crisis
  • Reliable transportation is required as shift can be in any city we provide supports
  • CTI, Level C First Aid and Vulnerable Screening Clearance (Police Check)

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
$19.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person
  • Ywca Team Advocate

    7 days ago


    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada YWCA Niagara Region Full time

    Part Time YWCA Team Advocate (16hrs weekly)Location:Niagara Region (all 3 shelter locations)Salary: $26.25 per hourHours of Work: 11pm-7am. This position works EVERY Friday and Saturday only, with option to pick up additional shifts.Training: 4 paid training shifts, Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm & Thursday 10am-6pm with shadow shifts following.As one of the...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada YWCA Niagara Region Full time

    Job Posting - Housing Stability WorkerLocation:Full Time - Culp Street Housing Focused ShelterHours of Work:Monday to Friday 9am-5pmWage:$20.00/HourAdditional week vacation for on call supervisor dutiesAs the largest provider of Emergency Shelter in the Niagara Region, the YWCA Niagara Region offers innovative housing programs and services that provide hope...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Compass Canada Full time

    Working Title: Food Service Worker, FT/PT Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 16.55 Address: 5546 PORTAGE ROAD Niagara Falls ON l2g 1J4 New Hire Schedule: FLEXIBLE You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Compass Canada Full time

    Working Title: Food Service Worker, FT/PT Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 16.55 Address: 5546 PORTAGE ROAD Niagara Falls ON l2g 1J4 New Hire Schedule: FLEXIBLE You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the...

  • Hiring Coordinator

    7 days ago


    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Panoramic Properties Inc Full time

    We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Hiring Coordinator/Recruitment Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in sourcing, screening, and acquiring top talent for our organization. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the recruitment process, ensuring all stakeholders are well-informed and engaged throughout. ...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada March of Dimes Canada Full time

    Personal Support Worker (PSW) - (PT) - Niagara ONFull Time/Part Time Position PSW/Support Service Attendant/Health Care Aide - Niagara Region (St. Catharines, Thorold, NOTL, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Port Colborne, Welland, Fonthill, Lincoln, Vineland, Beamsville, Grimsby etc) - NALOYou'll feel great about a career with March of Dimes CanadaAt...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Region Full time

    Division:Long Term Care HomesTemporary Duration:Approximate Duration: May to September 2023.Being hired into this posting can potentially lead to employment beyond September.About Us:Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local...

  • Homeworker Position

    7 days ago


    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Community Support Services of Niagara (CSSN) Full time

    Homeworker PositionADDITIONAL INFORMATION:- _Homeworkers are entitled to 2 days paid sick time_- _Mileage paid between clients_RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms, changing bed linens, laundry, and light meal preparation. Tasks will be focused on individual needs of the client To...

  • Homeworker Position

    7 days ago


    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Community Support Services of Niagara (CSSN) Full time

    Homeworker PositionADDITIONAL INFORMATION:- _Homeworkers are entitled to 2 days paid sick time_- _Mileage paid between clients_- _MUST HAVE OWN RELIABLE VEHICLE TO GET TO AND FROM CLIENTS_RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry out housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms, changing bed linens, laundry, and light meal preparation....


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Saint Elizabeth Health Care Full time

    We are hiring Casual Peads Physiotherapist in the Niagara Region​ POSITION SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Physiotherapist to provide client management care in home, clinics, community or facilities such as schools, long-term care or retirement homes, through all stages of assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to clients....


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Saint Elizabeth Health Care Full time

    We are hiring Casual Peads Physiotherapist in the Niagara Region​ POSITION SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Physiotherapist to provide client management care in home, clinics, community or facilities such as schools, long-term care or retirement homes, through all stages of assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to clients....


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Health System Full time

    -QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of a recognized Echocardiography program. Current registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS). Two years related clinical experience working as a Echocardiographer in the past five years in a similar hospital environment. Demonstrated ability to perform echocardiograms on patients of all ages...

  • Hiring a Dishwasher

    7 days ago


    Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Arterra Wines Canada Full time $17

    Job Description:Location: Jackson Triggs Estate WineryArterra Wines Canada is a top player in the Canadian wine industry, known for its exceptional Canadian and imported wines.We are on the lookout for Dishwashers to join our team for the upcoming busy winery season.Dishwashers wash dinnerware and glasses promptlyStock storesSet up and tear down for wine...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada The Falls Hotel And Inn Full time

    Cleaning common areas of the hotel including the front entrance, lobby, public restrooms, elevators, pool, guest hallways. Grounds keeping and snow removal in the winter. Accommodate guest requests.- assist housekeeping (stocking carts, stocking closets and stripping rooms) Removing dirty linen and garbage from floors for housekeeping. Demonstrate good...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Health System Full time

    Reporting to the Regional Director Strategic Sourcing and Logistics (SS&L) the Sourcing Analyst will work collaboratively with the SS&L staff to meet Strategic Sourcing initiatives. The successful incumbent will have responsibility for supply chain analysis and support all competitive procurement processes. These activities will provide continuous...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Quality Inn and Suites Full time

    At Quality Inn & Suites Ferry St, we are currently seeking an entry level Maintenance Utility Attendant to join our Maintenance team.Responsibilities Respond to guest room calls; repairing deficiencies such as minor electrical and plumbing issues, furniture and room repairs. Ensuring public space furniture and grounds are in good order. Complete swimming...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada The Falls Hotel And Inn Full time

    Cleaning and monitoring common areas of the hotel including the front entrance, lobby, public restrooms, elevators, pool area, guest hallways and stairwells. Grounds keeping, snow removal and salting walkways and parking lot in the winter. Assist Maintenance Accommodate guest requests. Assist housekeeping (stocking carts, stocking closets and stripping...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Health System Full time

    The Physician Assistant will be a collaborative member of the Niagara Health Emergency Medicine program. The PA is responsible for providing direct patient care, including the assessment, management, and treatment of adult and paediatric patients in the acute settings in accordance with the College of Physician and Surgeons of Ontario's policy on delegation...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Security and Protection Services Full time

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Applicant MUST speak, understand, read and write English fluently.Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):Guard must be at the desk Arriving to site on time Monitor surveillance equipment. Identify, monitor, and report security issues. Learn...


  • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Niagara Health System Full time

    At Niagara Health, we are committed to delivering on our promise of a great patient experience, satisfied staff and physicians, and financial stability. Your strong leadership skills will enable you to make a difference by engaging with patients, rounding with staff and achieving results.In alignment with Our Purpose: Extraordinary Caring. Every Person....