JOB POSTINGMission ServicesViolence Against Women’s ServicesInasmuch HouseResidential Client Advocate-ReliefMust Have Flexible AvailabilityMultiple Positions(Bargaining Unit Position as per Collective Agreement)Wage: $23.42 - $26.38 Per HourPosting No. MS0668POSITION SUMMARY:The relief Residential Client Advocate will work from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and intersectional feminist framework and uses a client centered approach to support women-identified individuals and their dependents who are experiencing abuse and/or homelessness while offering a safe space for individuals to reside during this process. The Residential Client Advocate will provide service from a client-centered approach, respecting each woman’s self-determination and personal decision-making.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct service to women-identified individuals and their dependents including, but not limited to, conducting risk assessment, safety planning, ensuring the safety of the shelter, completing assessments and admissions, facilitating programming, offering house information and completing housing applications, arrangement of interpreters, participating in conflict resolution and offering crisis intervention by phone and through web and text-based servicesEnsure the overall safety and security of the shelter is maintainedSupport in the development of a risk assessment and detailed personal safety plan for women-identified individuals and their dependents who have experienced violence and review and update as the service user situation changesIdentify child welfare concerns and comply with Duty to Report obligations in accordance with the child and Family Services Act and good practices in working with women-identified individuals and children around child-welfare concerns and collaborate with Hamilton Child and Family Supports,



Catholic Children’s Aid Society as neededProvide information on resources to service users and referrals as identified by service usersParticipate in developing and delivering on-site groups and activities for service usersInform and encourage service users to participate in filling out MCCSS Service User SurveysKeep systematic records using automated case management software and in-house tools such as log books and report templatesUnderstand and follow protocols with community partners such as Hamilton Police Services, Hamilton Child and Family Supports, and the School BoardParticipate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conference meetings as directed by managementWork safely, and identify and report any health and safety concerns, in accordance with Mission Services’ Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresAdhere to a strict confidentiality policyUnderstand and adhere to all Mission Services, Inasmuch House, and Shelter Standards policies and proceduresAdhere to all Mission Services and Inasmuch House and Shelter Standards policies and proceduresAssist in the supervision and provision of programming alongside Mission Services volunteers, and placement studentsOther duties that may be required to ensure the continuation of servicesQUALIFICATIONS:Successful candidates will hold at minimum a diploma in Social Service Work.Preference for degree in Social WorkMinimum one (1) year of work experience and/or student placement experience in any of the following fields: gender-based violence, addiction, mental health, concurrent disorders, counselling or other social service positions supporting vulnerable womenDemonstrated understanding of gender-based violence, child abuse, mental health disorders, addiction, poverty and homelessnessDemonstrated understanding of working from an intersectional feminist lensDemonstrated ability to provide person-centered,



trauma-informed and AR/AO services and supports to women and children with diverse experiences and identitiesExcellent counselling, crisis intervention, organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure and in crisis situationsConfident decision maker and enthusiastic team playerCommitted to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standardsFluency in French is an assetHOURS OF WORK:Varies with shift availabilityMust be available to work day, afternoon, night and weekend shiftsMust have versatile availabilityREQUIREMENTS:Police Vulnerable Sector CheckTwo-Step Tuberculosis Skin TestAt Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion. We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions. Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality. We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. While our recruitment system may use AI-assisted tools to help screen applications, final decisions are made by our recruitment team, and all applications receive human review.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Relief Residential Client Advocate At Inasmuch House - $23.4 - $26.4 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Inasmuch House
📍 Winnipeg