Do you want to support woman and children who have been impacted by violence? Do you believe that a positive, healthy relationship can be a vehicle for change? Are you a social justice advocate who is looking to make a difference in the world? Then this may be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
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Women & Family Services Advocate – Part-Time Position
Do you want to support women and children who have been impacted by gender-based violence (GBV)? Do you believe that a positive, healthy relationship can be a vehicle for change? Are you a social justice advocate who is looking to make a difference in the world? Then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About Us
At HWS, we use a gender-based analysis (GBA+), trauma and violence-informed framework to deliver prevention, education, crisis support and healing programs to women and their families who have been impacted by GBV in rural Huron County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline and emergency shelter, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, individual and group healing opportunities, and community development.
HWS is part of a Joint Venture with a sister shelter in Middlesex County. As part of our collaboration, we leverage resources and talent across the region for greater impact and development opportunities. In this role, your home organization will be within Huron County; however, at times your duties and responsibilities may be across the Joint Venture and supporting two organizations.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Programs and working within the Women and Family Services Team, Advocates support women+ and their children’s safe entry into Emergency Shelter, create a safe and supportive environment to explore options, information and resources, and develop a Care Plan for women+ and families impacted by GBV.
Scope and Responsibilities
- Facilitates intake into Emergency Shelter, including a comprehensive and individualized risk assessment, and develops safety plans for women+ and their children.
- Develops and maintains supportive relationships with clients.
- Provides clients with emotional, crisis, and drop-in support.
- Welcomes women+ and their children into Shelter, determining and supporting with their immediate and on-going needs.
- Actively works with clients to create and continue their individualized Care Plan detailing their goals and next steps.
- Provides advocacy, resources and information, including referrals to other appropriate supports.
- Facilitates Shelter programming including weekly House Meetings, group meals, educational groups, etc.
- Supports clients with developing healthy communication skills, and navigating communal living challenges through a community-building lens and courageous conversations.
- Supports with day-to-day operations of Shelter, ensuring that rooms are ready for new clients, grocery shopping, health and safety checks, etc.
- Participates in case review meetings with team to review cases, identify priorities, and assign responsibilities.
- Supports clients as they depart Shelter without judgement, ensuring safety plan is in place and client information is updated.
- Maintains client files and documentation according to HWS policies.
What You Bring to the Role
- Demonstrates a strong GBA+, and an understanding of trauma and violence-informed care.
- Experience in supporting women and their families impacted by GBV.
- Experience working in Emergency Shelters and on a Crisis Line.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate courageous conversations.
- Demonstrates strong advocacy skills and effective person-centered service delivery.
- Effectively facilitate relationships across sectors and foster collaboration.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in use of computer office technology and applications.
- Valid driver’s license; access to a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate insurance.
- Clean driver’s abstract; clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- CPR, First Aid (ASIST, CPI an asset)
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Undergraduate in Social Work or Women’s Studies.
- Minimum 2 years experience in Shelters or GBV sector.
Working Conditions
- The Women & Family Services Advocate works primarily within our Emergency Shelter location.
- This is a part-time position with 14 hours per week and will be required to work some day and evening shifts.
If this opportunity looks like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your cover letter and resume to the Senior Manager of Programs, Tracey Wicks, at tracey@huronwomensshelter.com by August 13, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Women and Family Services Advocate – Casual Position
Do you want to support women and children who have been impacted by gender-based violence (GBV)? Do you believe that a positive, healthy relationship can be a vehicle for change? Are you a social justice advocate who is looking to make a difference in the world? Then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About Us
At HWS, we use a gender-based analysis (GBA+), trauma and violence-informed framework to deliver prevention, education, crisis support and healing programs to women and their families who have been impacted by GBV in rural Huron County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline and emergency shelter, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, individual and group healing opportunities, and community development.
HWS is part of a Joint Venture with a sister shelter in Middlesex County. As part of our collaboration, we leverage resources and talent across the region for greater impact and development opportunities. In this role, your home organization will be within Huron County; however, at times, your duties and responsibilities may be across the Joint Venture and supporting two organizations.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Programs and working within the Women and Family Services Team, Advocates support women+ and their children’s safe entry into Emergency Shelters, create a safe and supportive environment to explore options, information, and resources, and develop a Care Plan for women+ and families impacted by GBV.
Scope and Responsibilities
- Facilitates intake into Emergency Shelter, including a comprehensive and individualized risk assessment, and develops safety plans for women+ and their children.
- Develops and maintains supportive relationships with clients.
- Provides clients with emotional, crisis, and drop in support.
- Welcomes women+ and their children into Shelter, determining and supporting with their immediate and on-going needs.
- Actively works with clients to create and continue their individualized Care Plan detailing their goals and next steps.
- Provides advocacy, resources and information, including referrals to other appropriate supports.
- Facilitates Shelter programming including weekly House Meetings, group meals, educational groups, etc.
- Supports clients with developing healthy communication skills, and navigating communal living challenges through a community-building lens and courageous conversations.
- Supports with day-to-day operations of Shelter, ensuring that rooms are ready for new clients, grocery shopping, health and safety checks, etc.
- Participates in case review meetings with team to review cases, identify priorities, and assign responsibilities.
- Supports clients as they depart Shelter without judgement, ensuring safety plan is in place and client information is updated.
- Maintains client files and documentation according to HWS policies.
What You Bring to the Role
- Demonstrates a strong GBA+, and an understanding of trauma and violence informed care.
- Experience in supporting women and their families impacted by GBV.
- Experience working in Emergency Shelters and on a Crisis Line.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate courageous conversations.
- Demonstrates strong advocacy skills and effective person centered service delivery.
- Effectively facilitate relationships across sectors and foster collaboration.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in use of computer office technology and applications.
- Valid driver’s license; access to a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate insurance.
- Clean driver’s abstract; clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- CPR, First Aid (ASIST, CPI an asset)
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Undergraduate in Social Work or Women’s Studies.
Working Conditions
- The Women & Family Services Advocate works primarily within our Emergency Shelter location.
- This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours per week. Shifts are assigned primarily by sharing availability and signing up, with the schedule being produced in advance, along with on a call-in basis.
- Shift availability includes day, evening, and night shifts through the week and weekend.
If this opportunity looks like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your cover letter and resume to the Senior Manager of Programs, Tracey Wicks, at tracey@huronwomensshelter.com by August 13, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Sexual Assault Counsellor – Part Time
About us
At HWS, we use a gender-based analysis (GBA+), trauma and violence informed framework to deliver prevention, education and crisis support services to women and their families who have been impacted by gender based violence (GBV) in rural Huron County.
Our services include a 24-hour helpline and emergency shelter, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, individual and group healing opportunities, and community development.
Your impact
By sharing your talent, you will directly support a woman’s healing journey. Being a part of the HWS team allows you to positively contribute to fostering growth and connection, changing the lives of individuals, families, and communities, the way you do best – through your leadership, knowledge, and abilities. We welcome your creativity and resourcefulness, and we will be there to support you in your personal and professional growth and leadership.
We are seeking a strong, woman-centered Sexual Assault Counsellor to join our team. This is a part-time position for 3 days, or 21 hours per week.
Your duties and responsibilities will include (this is not an exhaustive list)
- Providing in person trauma-focused counselling, crisis intervention and crisis counselling services to survivors of sexual violence and trauma
- Developing individualized safety plans with women, focusing on risk and consent
- Completing intake with clients in a thorough and timely manner
- Managing wait lists for service and ensuring clients are seen in a timely manner
- Working with women to establish goals of the counselling relationship
- Ensuring that counselling techniques are current and meeting the needs of clients
- Acting as an advocate for clients within the justice and health systems and facilitating the referral process to other community agencies where appropriate
- Completion of documentation as needed
- Participate in case conferencing as required
- Complete accurate and relevant case notes and ensure client information is up to date in WISH.
- Participation in the Huron-Perth Collaborative to Address Sexual Violence
- Manage case files according to policies and procedures of the organization
Location
This position will require the incumbent to work at our administration office, located at 376 Huron Road, Goderich, Ontario
Hours
The hours for this position are 21 hours per week, typically Monday – Friday daytime, and may be required to work variable evening/weekend hours to support program needs.
What you bring to the role
- Master’s degree in social work, Counselling or related field of study preferred bachelor’s degree in social work, Counselling or related field of study required
- Registration with the College of Social Work or related governing body in good standing preferred
- Minimum of 2-5+ years’ experience in individual and/or group counselling with adults who have experienced sexual violence or trauma in a clinical setting
- Specialized training in sexual violence counselling, including intergenerational trauma, childhood sexual abuse and Human Trafficking
- Specialized knowledge of trauma therapy, mental health, and substance abuse
- Well versed in survivor-centered, anti-racism/anti-oppressive practice and a strong understanding of the social determinants of health and sex positivity
- Excellent knowledge of and experience with therapeutic interventions, up to date counselling practices, case management and case planning
- Strong Experience with MS Office products, google apps for work, other internet applications and client database applications
- Current CPR-C & First Aid certification required
- Crisis Intervention, ASSIST, Mental Health First Aid certifications are assets
- A valid vulnerable sector check is required of all roles
- Driver’s License, Clean Abstract and Auto Insurance ($2M Liability)
If this opportunity looks like it is a good fit for you, apply today!
Please forward your email and resume to the Senior Manager of Programs at tracey@huronwomensshelter.com.
We thank all those interested in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contracted.
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