Women & Family Services Advocate (Casual Relief)

Job Posting - Women & Family Services Advocate - Casual Relief Continuing

Do you want to support woman and children who have been impacted by violence? Do you believe that a positive, healthy relationship can be a vehicle for change? Are you a social justice advocate who is looking to make a difference in the world? Then this may be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Our Women & Family Services Advocates are an important component of the organizations' resources, supporting women and families who have been hurt by violence and abuse.

At Huron Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Services (HWS), we use a feminist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework to deliver prevention, education and crisis support services to women and their families who have been impacted by violence and abuse in Huron County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline and emergency shelter, Second Stage Housing, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, individual and group healing opportunities, and community development.

We are looking for Advocates to join our team who care about the same things. As a team, we aim to stretch, grow, challenge and champion each other, knowing we can only serve others well when we too are healthy and alive. If this stirs a fire in your belly, then consider joining our team

Summary:
Reporting to the Residential Manager and working closely with the Women and Family Services Team, Advocates are accountable to create a safe and supportive environment for women and families impacted by violence and abuse to seek help.

What you would bring to the role:

- Social Service Worker Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent post-secondary education preferred.
- Fluency in other languages would be welcomed and considered an asset
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in the Violence Against Women (VAW) sector; preference given to those with counselling experience supporting women who have experienced Gender-based Violence.
- Your experience working with women and children in a shelter setting would be welcome and considered an asset.
- Your excellent conflict resolution skills, including the ability to facilitate difficult conversations where required
- Your ability to act as an advocate, strong ability for case planning and effective ability to provide child/women-centered practice delivery
- Your outstanding communication, listening and assessment skills
- You demonstrate organizational abilities and exceptional customer service skills
- Your ability to provide a clear current police vulnerable sector check
- Your current CPR (Level C) and First Aid Certifications (or by date of hire)

How you would know you are a good fit:

- You have a solid understanding of feminism, the women’s movement, anti-racism/anti-oppression, and trauma informed practice.
- You demonstrate mentorship and leadership ability in alignment with our organization’s philosophy of growth and development of staff and our programs
- You demonstrate women’s advocacy skills, strong case planning skills and effective child/women-centered practice delivery.

What we would offer (a more detailed job description will be provided when invited to interview for the role):

- Responsibility for managing the day to day running of the shelter, including providing support services to residents of the shelter and members of the community. Your ability to shine as an advocate, providing crisis support on the 24-hour phone lines.
- The opportunity for you to demonstrate commitment to providing excellent client services, contributing to a respectful, productive work environment
- A chance to advocate on behalf of clients, making a difference in their lives, liaising with other community agencies and professionals to ensure clients are appropriately supported.
- A casual relief role with variable weekday/end day, afternoon, night shifts.
- A position located at 376 Huron Road, Goderich, Ontario

If this opportunity looks like it is a good fit for you, please submit a cover letter and resume.

HWS an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

We thank all those interested in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please share your accommodation needs at that time.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $24.91 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- VAW: 2 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)