Residential Caseworker, Together House

_**Dedicated leader providing hope and help to women and girls at risk.**_

The EFry Hope and Help for Women empowers women and girls through a trauma-informed, inclusive, and gender responsive lens. Our client-focused approach strengthens emotional, cultural and social well-being through prevention, support, reintegration, and advocacy.

**Residential Caseworkers, TogetHER House**
**Part-Time | 16 hours per** **week | Rotating Shift Schedule - Including Days, Evenings, and Overnights | $24.72-26.33 Hourly**
- **Job Summary**_

TogetHER House is a residential program that assists women and girls who are trafficked and/or commercially sexually exploited to be supported to reintegrate into the community. The team works to facilitate residential programming that facilitates and is conducive to a safe environment, positive change, and trauma-informed care for its female youth residents.

The Part-Time Residential Caseworker works as part of a team under the direction and supervision of the Program Coordinator and Manager (or designate). The individual assists with specialized day-to-day care and counselling to residents occupying the Transitional House program. They will be able to work well in a dynamic work and team setting. The Part-Time Residential Caseworker is scheduled to work 16 hours per week, based on (2) 8-hour shifts

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Builds positive, respectful, and non-judgmental relationships with youth and their support systems
- Provides direct service, assessment and case management services to all youth living in the TogetHER house using a trauma-informed approach
- Oversees the operations of TogetHER house including monitoring its health and safety, fostering its sanctuary, enforcing house rules, policies and procedures, responding to crisis situations, and other duties as required
- Assesses and works with clients in order to implement a strategic plan of care all while providing ongoing support
- Advocates on the youth’s behalf and acts as a positive role model for youth
- Distributes, documents, and administers medication to the youth as required
- Attends medical, dental, optical, and other appointments and documents outcomes in accordance with Agency standards
- Supervises and participates in pre-planned residential activities and special events
- Operates as part of a team and shares decision making, duties, and communicates effectively while on shift
- Participates as a member of the team, taking initiative and assuming responsibility
- Assists with training and directing volunteers, students, part-time and relief staff
- Maintains positive relationships and interacts with various segments of the community including (but not limited to) referral bodies, CAS, client family members, neighbours, Property Management personnel, etc.
- Keeps abreast of trends, community resources and developments in the youth care profession by participating in workshops, conferences, and continued professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or designate
- A degree and/or diploma from a University or College in a related field with experience working with vulnerable populations; prior experience working with women and girls is considered an asset
- The ability to maintain and encourage confident assessment, counselling and program facilitation skills in order to engage, support, and interact with clients using a trauma-informed approach
- Practical knowledge and experience facilitating gender specific and responsive programming
- A thorough understanding of issues pertaining to youth
- Knowledge of relevant legislations and a strong understanding of case management principles
- Demonstrated client-focused counselling skills and role modelling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven leadership skills and strong knowledge of community resources
- Ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique needs and qualities of each client
- Diagnostic and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse client group in a diplomatic and non-judgmental manner
- Problem solving and leadership skills, with the ability to judiciously handle crisis situations with clients
- A broad knowledge of community resources and the ability to strongly advocate for clients and make professional referrals
- Valid First Aid / CPR certification
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) - criminal background check
- A valid Ontario driver’s license
- Full vaccination against COVID-19, and willing to provide proof

**How to Apply**:
If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual, with a passion to support women and girls, please submit your updated resume _and _cover letter by **March 17th 2025.**

**Accessible Hiring Practices**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person