Relief Shelter Support Worker ( 5 positions) STOP1386

• Applies knowledge of the issues of trauma and the dynamics of woman abuse to develop and implement effective support strategies;
• Conducts intake meetings and assessments to identify participants needs provides information and referrals in the areas of health sexuality counseling conflict resolution housing employment education immigration income alternatives and social assistance matters;
• Liaises with professionals and agencies in the community to facilitate access to services by the participants;
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of relevant legislation and effective support strategies regarding trauma and the dynamics of women abuse;
  • Works with participants individually and/or in groups to develop and improve social and living skills by assisting them to set goals follow through on plans recognize options and make positive choices;
  • Provides crisis intervention and counselling;
  • Uses mediation and counselling skills to encourage and maintain a co-operative supportive and productive environment for the community.

• 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);
• An analytical framework that identifies clients relationships to social systems and the demonstrated practicalapplication of thisframework;
• Completion of workshops and courses pertaining to trauma;
• 1 to 3 years experience in client centered counselling focused on trauma issues with clients at risk and/or homeless women;
• Completion of Toronto Hostels Training Certificate (T.H.T.C.) is an asset;
• Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction principles and practice;
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and supports focused on trauma;
• In-depth knowledge of the dynamics of woman abuse and trauma within an anti-oppression framework;
• Demonstrated experience in the development delivery and evaluation of workshops and groups;
• Understanding of the obstacles homeless women face and experience;
• Experience delivering culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word e-mail and the Internet;
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health substance use/addictions advocacy refugee and immigration issues and homelessness;
• Life Skills Certificate an asset;
• A certificate in trauma counselling would be an asset;
• Knowledge of a second language and/or culture would be an asset.

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos 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

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

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 may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.