Transition Worker

1 week ago

Elliot Lake, Canada Maplegate House Full time

**MAPLEGATE**

**Transition Worker - Full Time**

Reporting to the Director, the Transition Worker works with women in as they work towards establishing a life free from abuse and violence.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Transition Planning:_
- Assist women with safety planning.
- Work with women to develop and implement transitional plans by identifying needs, short and long term goals that a woman would like to achieve.
- Identify and discuss the resources required to achieve those goals and assist women to access and obtain those resources.
- Support and assist women as they work through the various steps of their transitional plans.
- At their request, accompany women to appointments which may require advocacy.
- Make referrals to counselling services, including the Child Witness Program, other resources such as social assistance, legal aid, parenting support, education and training, health services, etc.
- Advocacy with third parties, where necessary, such as interactions with CAS, enrolling children in school, lawyers, etc.
- Provide court support, assisting with court documents, accompaniment to court
- Housing Support:_
- Assist women to locate safe, affordable housing.
- Determine eligibility for Special Priority.
- Assist with forms and documentation required to enlist on Special Priority list, regular social housing, or other types of housing.
- Provide guidance and/or referrals in areas of finding and maintaining housing, including budget management and life skills.
- Offer advocacy with landlords and social housing providers.
- Work to avoid evictions by developing referral agreements with housing providers.
- Conduct follow-up process with women as set out by the Ministry of Community & Social Services requirements to determine if women maintained their housing.

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preferably a degree or diploma in human or social services with one year experience working towards social change and equality issues,
- Thorough understanding of gender-based violence and its effects on children and society,
- Demonstrated knowledge of resources in Elliot Lake and surrounding area,
- Ability to work independently,
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks,
- Good conflict resolution skills,
- Good written and verbal communication skills,
- Clear criminal record check,
- Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred,
- Valid G driver’s license and clear driving record,
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Wage: $19.24-$24.81**

Please forward your resume and cover letter, to the attention of:
**Kelly O’Donnell, Interim Director of Programs and Staff**

**Women In Crisis (Algoma) Inc.**

**23 Oakland Avenue**

**Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2T2**

**Fax: (705) 759-3239**

A detailed job description is available at the above noted addresses. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $19.24-$24.81 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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