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Residential Support Worker-Casual/Relief Jobs in Timmins, Ontario, Canada at Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
Position: Residential Support Worker-Casual / Relief
Residential Support Worker-Casual/Relief
Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is a dynamic, community-based feminist organization, which provides services on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence to women and their children in the Timmins area. TAWC works within an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. The agency administers a sexual assault centre, emergency shelter as well as second stage housing to abused women and their children.
We are looking for a dynamic woman to join our team in the capacity of Casual/Relief Residential Support Worker at H.E.R. Place Woman’s Shelter .
The ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field
Proven dedication to violence against women work/women’s issues
Solid understanding of feminist ideology and anti-racism/anti-oppression principles
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of the social service sector and providing non-profit service to the community
Demonstrated sound judgment, problem solving, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, advocacy, and mediation skills
Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures
Ability to communicate in Cree and/or Ojibway and/or Oji-Cree dialect is a definite asset
Must undergo a vulnerable sector check
Must be able to do lifting/carrying, snow shoveling, light housework
Must be able to work a variety of shifts including overnights
Main Responsibilities:
Work to create and maintain safe, confidential, non-judgemental living/working conditions within the shelter
Provide client-centered support/education/crisis intervention for shelter residents and crisis line callers
Manage challenging situations and difficult behaviour
Provide advocacy/accompaniment, safety planning for shelter clients
Provide problem solving, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, advocacy and mediation within the shelter
Link women and their dependents to appropriate community referrals
Assists in meal preparation and housekeeping
Provide administrative support to TAWC programs and services, including maintenance of client files.
Attend and participate in fundraising and awareness raising ventures
Additional tasks as it relates to the organization
Hours of Work: Shift Work (includes days, evenings, nights and weekends)
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Kim Nadeau – Human Resources Manager
TAWC has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health, unless they are approved for a medical or human rights accommodation from TAWC. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.
TAWC is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion as well as equity and diversity in its hiring practices. TAWC invites and strongly encourages applications from all qualified women, including women from historically marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, who may contribute to further diversification of our workforce.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Title: Residential Support Worker-Casual/Relief
Company: Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
Location: Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health), Social Work (Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health)
