Relief Shelter Support Worker ( 5 positions available)

at  YWCA Toronto

Employment Type: Relief
Work Hours: Varied as needed
Salary: $27.10 per hour (L5)
Location: 348 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1K6
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of a supervised undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW) (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)
• An analytical framework that identifies clients’ relation to social systems and the demonstrated practical application of this framework
• Completion of workshops and courses pertaining to mental illness, trauma, harm reduction, crisis de-escalation and anti-oppressive practice
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in counselling and group work focused on clients at risk and/or homeless women
• Completion of Toronto Hostel’s Training Certificate (T.H.T.C.) or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction principles and practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and supports focused on mental health and group support
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of a second language and/or culture would be an asset
  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. These positions are not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee. For YWCA Toronto Employees, this position is not secondable
  Posting Date: September 17, 2024
  YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s 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 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
  Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to 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 is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
  ES8PIf91O

• Applies knowledge of the issues of trauma and the dynamics of abuse and homelessness to develop and implement effective support strategies
• Uses mediation and counselling skills to maintain a co-operative, supportive and productive shelter environment
• Negotiates supportive and flexible strategies to assist residents with mental health issues to access the support within the shelter and in the community and uses a harm reduction lens and supports participants to incorporate safe use strategies.
• Provides informal support to residents and assists in problem solving when necessary
• Provides supportive information to clients regarding their housing options
• Advocates with landlords and housing providers on behalf of client
• Any other duties as required