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Casual Relief Worker - Yorktown Family Services

Dec 02, 2024
Toronto, Ontario
Job Title:        Casual Relief Worker
Position:         Casual Relief
Wages:           $27.53
Competition: 2024 - VAWS09
Start Date:     December 2024
Location-        VAWS – Shelter Site

Yorktown Family Services - Violence Against Women Services provides a safe, supportive environment for women and children living in abusive relationships. Yorktown Family Services - Violence Against Women Services operates a 30-bed shelter for abused women and children and provides related community programs, namely the Transitional Housing and Support Program and the Women and Communities Against Violence (WACAV) Program, which assists women fleeing abuse who remain in the community and the Here to Help program which is a support group program for children witnessing violence and their mothers.

Yorktown Family Services - Violence Against Women Services provides emergency shelter and crisis support for women and children fleeing abuse. We offer counselling, referrals, a 24-hour crisis line, court escort, advocacy and assistance with housing, welfare, immigration, medical and legal services, children’s programs, early intervention for child witnesses of woman abuse, transitional support for women living in the community as well as those leaving the shelter.

Job Summary:
Casual Relief Workers will ensure the provision of relief staffing on an on-call basis, as well as in accordance to biweekly scheduling, so as to ensure the operational staffing needs of the shelter are met. Casual Relief Workers will ensure the provision of support to the women and children living at the Shelter.

Responsibilities:
  • Work collaboratively, harmoniously and effectively as a member of the Violence Against Women Services - Shelter team
  • Conduct intake, assessment and discharge procedures as required
  • Ensure the provision of supportive interventions whereby women are assisted to follow through with their pre-determined plans of action/goals
  • Provide advocacy with respect to issues related, but not limited to housing, health, immigration, legal and other related matters
  • Perform administrative functions specific to the overall functioning of the Shelter, including telephone reception and intake, booking interpreters, daily log entries, ensure up to date resource information is maintained, etc.
  • Accompaniment of clients to various community service providers as needed
  • Ensure the provision of public education and outreach specific to the impact of violence on women and children
Qualifications:
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work degree or other related Community College diploma or equivalent education and experience
  • 1 – 3 years’ experience working with women who have been abused
  •  Knowledge of the impact of violence against women on women and children
  •  Knowledge of the Shelter’s existing policies, procedures and guidelines specific to client care
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
  •  Cross-cultural awareness.
  • Second language an asset
  • Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
Reports To: Manager, Shelter Client Services

Yorktown Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. Please submit your resume and cover letter  by December 2, 2024.  Please quote “Competition #: 2024-VAWS09” and Job title in the subject line.

The Ontario Human Rights  Code makes an exception for nepotism and anti-nepotism policies. Section 24(1)(d) of the Code specifically permits employers to grant or withhold employment or advancement in employment to someone who is the spouse, child or parent of the employee. All job applicants will be requested to disclose if any  relative is a  current employee of Yorktown Family Services.  As per Yorktown’s Nepotism Policy 2.9, job applicants will be asked to disclose family members  in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Yorktown values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to equity and inclusion.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Yorktown Family Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
 
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