Advocate

1 month ago

Hamilton, Canada YWCA Hamilton Full time
p>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-2024

Department: Housing & Gender Based Violence Support Services

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);
  • 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;

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;
  • Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and training in administering naloxone an asset;
  • Ability to work rotating shifts (days, afternoons, evenings) on weekdays and/or weekends;
  • Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
  • Food Handlers certification an asset;
  • Knowledge of social housing and in community resources.

    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 invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. p>

    • On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
    • Staff fitness, childcare and recreation discounts
    • Opportunities to get involved in our community
    • A competitive total rewards package

    If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

    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.

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