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Shym Family Support Worker

4 months ago

Halifax, Canada YWCA Halifax Full time

**Title**: SHYM Family Support Worker

**Department**: Housing

**Reports to**: Housing Manager

**Classification**: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract, Salaried

**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week, may include the occasional evenings, weekends and on-call

**Start Date**: July 8th, 2024

**Deadline**: June 19th, 2024

**Location**: Dartmouth, NS

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

**Why work for the YWCA**

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

**Why YOU should apply**

**Program Overview**

SHYM is a program of the YWCA Halifax which provides a safe and supportive living environment for single, vulnerable young mothers (ages 16 to 24) and their children in a 9-unit apartment complex. SHYM also provides individual case management and group programming that helps young moms, and their children develop the skills they need to build strong families in a safe, encouraging environment. SHYM Second Stage provides safe, affordable, supported housing for 5 women led, single parent families.

**Role of the Family Support Worker**
- Provide supportive interventions, risk management, and guidance for both SHYM and SHYM Second Stage families
- To work collaboratively with other internal support staff and external stakeholders, such as the Department of Community Services
- Support administrative duties, such as case files and logbooks

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent education and experience
- Experience working in a supportive role and providing individual case management using a woman centered approach
- Experience in providing support in life skills development and positive parenting education
- Ability to assess risk and respond to crisis situations
- Knowledge of local resources and services, including Department of Community Services
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills: able to negotiate and enforce policies, provide support and encouragement and accurately maintain written logs
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, CPR, and First Aid, ASIST or willingness to obtain these at the start of employment
- Experience caring for infants and young children
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable
- Must be able to provide a Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable Sector search upon hiring
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for appointment accompaniment
- Knowledge of infant and child development and experience with program delivery are considered assets

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialized, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-19
Expected start date: 2024-07-08