Part-Time Shelter Support Worker – Weekend Worker ( JOB ID : ARIS1039)

Overview

Employment Type:  Part-Time, Permanent

Work Hours:  26 hours per week

Salary:  $38,887 prorated annually (Level 6) plus comprehensive benefits

Location: Confidential Address – Downtown Toronto

Internal Application Deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024

External Application Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024

JOIN OUR TEAM

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Part-Time Shelter Support Worker – Weekend Worker works in conjunction with women and children to establish a plan which will facilitate a safe and effective path to independence.  The Shelter Support Worker – Weekend Worker is responsible for providing a full range of services which includes crisis counselling and the development, implementation and evaluation of workshops and programs that address the dynamics of woman abuse and trauma.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – YWCA ARISE

YWCA Arise provides safe and secure emergency shelter for women, gender diverse people and their children who are fleeing violence.  The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day and supports 8 families and one single woman.  In addition to shelter, families are offered case management support and enriching group and community activities to help them deal with the trauma they have experienced and begin to establish lives that are free of violence.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Acts as a resource to staff and clients in the area of trauma and the dynamics of woman abuse;
• Interviews, conducts preliminary assessments and identifies clients’ needs in the areas of trauma support and woman abuse;
• Provides crisis counselling to residents by telephone or in-person;
• Develops safety plans with clients;
• Provides information and referrals as required; liaises with professionals and agencies in the community to facilitate the access to services as required by the clients;
• Provides information and referrals as required; liaises with professionals and agencies in the community to facilitate the access to services as required by the clients;
• Researches, creates and obtains material to address the needs of clients;
• Works with the women individually and/or in groups to develop improved social and living skills by assisting them to: set goals, follow through on plans, discuss alternatives and make choices and decisions;
• Uses mediation and counselling skills to maintain a co-operative,supportive and productive house environment;
• Conducts weekly residents meetings;
• Attends regular staff meetings, staff training sessions and case meetings as required;
• Works within a team environment; provides support and information to team members and assists other staff when required;
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning in order to ensure the delivery of high quality services;
• Develops, implements and evaluates workshops and groups that address clients’ trauma and woman abuse issues and collaborates with other YWCA programs in these areas;
• Ensures that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of YWCA Toronto;
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the YWCA of Greater Toronto;
• Ensures appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of a clinically supervised undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW); (Cases for Equivelancy will be considered);
• 1 to 3 years experience in counselling and group work with clients at risk with demonstrated ability to work under pressure;
• A certificate in trauma response would be an asset;
• In depth knowledge of the dynamics of woman abuse and trauma required;
• Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of workshops and groups;
• Counselling approach that is flexible, de-escalates tension, teaches conflict resolution and is focused on success;
• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to work with an anti-oppression and feminist framework;
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, advocacy, employment, child development and parenting, children’s programming and/or substance abuse issues would be an asset;
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively both in person and by telephone;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, e-mail and the internet;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
• Knowledge of a second language an asset.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

HOW TO APPLY

Please click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply:

https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/Cbx39dvcwz/PartTime-Shelter-Support-Worker-Weekend-Worker?source=connect 

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is  secondable.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting Date: April 10, 2024

Compensation

$38,887 prorated annually (Level 6) plus comprehensive benefits

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

Please click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply:

https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/Cbx39dvcwz/PartTime-Shelter-Support-Worker-Weekend-Worker?source=connect