Yorktown Family Services- Violence Against Women Services provides a safe, supportive environment for women and children living in abusive relationships. Yorktown Shelter for Women 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.

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, social assistance, 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 VAWS.

Responsibilities:

· Ensure the provision of staffing on an on-call basis to ensure operational needs of the Shelter are met

· Work collaboratively, harmoniously and effectively as a member of the YSW team

· Conduct intake, assessment and discharges

· Provide support to clients as needed, including safety planning, accompaniment, advocacy, crisis intervention,



discharge planning, conflict mediation/resolution, and service referral

· Develop and maintain contact with a network of community support workers, professionals, and agencies, and refer clients accordingly

· Perform administrative functions specific to the overall functioning of the Shelter

· Communicate effectively to staff and clients

· Other duties as required

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 abused women

· 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

· VSC (Vulnerable Sector Check) 6 months or less an asset

Reports To: Manager of Shelter Client Services

Yorktown Family Services is an equal prospect employer, committed to diversity.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by August 25th, 2026.



Please quote “Comp 2026-VAWS02 – Casual Relief Worker” in the subject line.

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.

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 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.

Pay: From $29.79 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee assistance program

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (REQUIRED)
- Have you ever been convicted for a crime for which a pardon has not been granted? (REQUIRED)
- Are you associated with any of our staff? (REQUIRED)
- Would you be willing to complete a vulnerable sector screening? (REQUIRED)
- Do you have at least 2 years working with abused women and their families? (REQUIRED)

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Relief Worker (Canada)
🏢 Yorktown Family Services
📍 Canada