December 6th Fund Resource Navigator

**Title**: December 6 Fund Resource Navigator

**Classification**: Full-Time, Salary, Term until January 2025 with potential to extend pending additional funding

**Hours**: Mon - Fri, 9-5

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Deadline to Apply**: November 15th, 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**

The Dec 6 & NESS funds serve women and gender diverse people 18 years or older, living in Nova Scotia, who are currently fleeing, or have recently fled, abuse or violence. The Dec 6 Fund offers safety planning, resource navigation and financial supports to help alleviate the barriers to achieving safe housing. The December 6 fund offers non-interest-bearing microloans of up to $500 for housing-related costs, which may include damage deposit, rent, power payments/arrears, moving or storage costs, and phone/internet payments. Flexible and affordable repayment is scheduled based on individual means. The NESS fund offers grants up to $1000 for housing-related costs, which may include damage deposit, rent, power payments/arrears, moving or storage costs, and phone/internet payments. The Program Coordinator and December 6 Fund Resource Navigators can provide resources, referrals, and advocate as needed.

**Essential Duties of the Position**:

- Advance the mission and vision of YWCA Halifax.
- Ensure the grant funded project's objectives and outcomes are met.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with external program partners to provide awareness of and supports for December 6 Fund program.
- Administrative duties associated with the December 6 Fund program.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- The coordinator will have an undergraduate degree in Social Work or related fields such as Sociology, Psychology, Adult Education, Child and Youth Studies or equivalent.
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of or previous experience working within domestic and intimate partner violence.
- Experience in community service navigation and case management.
- Effective interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
- Knowledge of community-based, trauma-informed, and harm reduction practices are an asset.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an environment that is not always predictable.

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 racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Subject Line: Dec 6 Resource Navigator**

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-02