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Description

Various position available - Days - Evenings - Weekends

Womens Housing Team Members are responsible for providing practical support to all residents and ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter. A main focus in collaboration with the rest of the team, is to create and monitor strength based individualized plans with each woman staying in the shelter to help facilitate meeting her needs/goals. These positions will be under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director and under the general supervision of the Director of Womens Housing.  

Responsibilities include
Service Delivery
Administration and Operations

Qualifications:
Experience working with Indigenous peoples and cultures and an understanding of the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples;
Bachelors degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or other human service field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness;
Knowledge of the child welfare system, income assistance programs, criminal justice system, trauma informed care, and family violence is essential;
Ability to work independently and with a team;
Accurate record-keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an asset);
Good communication and organizational abilities;
Proven crisis intervention skills;
Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds;
Class 5 drivers license; and

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