Weekend and Night Shelter Worker (Permanent Saturday Night position)

Auberge Shalom pour femmes (ASPF) is a Jewish community-based center addressing the needs of all women and children whose lives have been affected by intimate partner violence regardless of their background or religion. We provide a continuum of professional services in both a shelter setting and in an external counseling office. 

All services are provided in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. Auberge Shalom is committed to breaking the cycle of violence through education, prevention and advocacy.

Create lasting change! Join the Auberge Shalom Team!

PRIMARY  RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide frontline services to shelter clients including telephone intake, telephone support services and referrals and crisis intervention, as needed 
• Ensure smooth running of shelter during shift
• Participate in staff meetings every 10-12 weeks 
• Work as part of a diverse team using a trauma-and-resilience-informed approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• AEC or DEC in social services or related area of study
• Bilingual in French and English
• Knowledgeable about intimate partner violence and women’s issues 
• Experience working with cultural sensitivity 
• Flexibility and ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently 
• Work experience in related field
• Understanding of the Jewish community and its customs (asset)
• Ability to communicate in a third language (asset)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position Type: Part-time, permanent
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Starting Salary:  $24.56/ Daytime hours and $19.65 / Night hours  

Additional shifts available as on-call emergency back-up (day & overnights & weekends) 

• Work Schedule: Saturday evening from 5:00 PM to 9:30 AM Sunday morning (option for every second Saturday, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 AM Sunday morning)

OUR UNIQUE CULTURE

Auberge Shalom is a special, highly inclusive work environment that values the role each employee plays in supporting our critical mission to break the cycle of conjugal violence. We provide a supportive and learning-focused environment where we strive for each employee to reach their full potential. 

We recognize the importance of work-life balance, wellness, and a safe, inclusive and welcoming workplace that values strong work ethics, diversity and respect for all.

We want you to be part of our team!

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Indicate “Weekend and Night Shelter Worker” in the subject line. We thank all those who apply but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Auberge Shalom pour femmes is committed to creating a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve and thus strongly encourages people from our diverse communities and people who experience marginalization to self-identify in their cover letter.