Job PostingSandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. is a feminist organization, dedicated to empowering all persons who identify as women and their children through safe shelter, resources, information and advocacy in order to eliminate violence in their lives. Established in 1992, Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region strives to meet the needs of all women and their children in an inclusive and respectful manner.Women’s Advocate (Reduced fulltime), Shelter ProgramsJob TitleWomen’s Advocate (Reduced fulltime), Shelter ProgramsTermsReduced fulltime position (32 hrs/week). Bargaining Unit Position.LocationWork onsite at Sandgate Women’s Shelter site, located in Richmond Hill in York Region.ShiftsThis position is a permanent overnight position: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (4 nights) 11pm-7am. 32 hrs total per week.Compensation$25.93 per hour + benefitsThe Women’s Advocate (Reduced fulltime), Shelter Programs, reports to the Shelter Supervisor and works in co-operation with all staff at Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region. Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. works within a harm reduction, feminist and intersectional framework, following the mission, vision and guiding principles of the organization.Major ResponsibilitiesThe Woman’s Advocate (Reduced fulltime) provides immediate and responsive crisis counseling, in person and by telephone, to persons who identify as women and their children. Service delivery includes crisis intervention, information dissemination, supportive counselling, advocacy, safety planning, referrals, problem solving and goal setting. This position is a permanent overnight position: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (4 nights) 11pm-7am.Provide crisis intervention and supportive, solution-focused counseling through the crisis support line and in-person at the shelter(s), as neededLead participation in, and promotion of, co-operative living within the shelter environmentConduct safety risk assessmentsDevelop proactive safety planning, on the crisis support line and in person at the shelter(s)



for all women and childrenKnowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation (i.E. Child and Family Services Act)Conduct intake and discharge process for all women and their children who access services within the shelter(s)Assist women by providing support in navigating the social services system and providing relevant referrals, as per the woman’s individual needsProvide advocacy on behalf of all women and children and in response to presenting needsRefer to relevant resources and organizations within the communityAssist women in completing individualized service delivery plans, with an emphasis on problem-solving and next-step planningAdministration and DocumentationUnderstand and comply with all organizational policies, procedures and service delivery guidesUnderstand and comply with all organizational safety, security and emergency proceduresDescribe and model Sandgate Women’s Shelter service processes, commitments, values and obligations to support-seekersCollect and report relevant data and statistical informationMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, i.E.: client management/database updates, monthly reports, communication logs, notes, intake and discharge documentationParticipate in case consultations and warm referrals, as neededShelter and Team Collaboration and SupportParticipate in the day to day maintenance of the shelterMonitor incoming calls, visitors and property, following all safety and confidentiality policiesAdhere to health and safety requirements and all organization requirementsParticipate in supervision and/or team meetingsUphold ethical standards, skilled boundaries, and mandatory reporting obligationsWhere crisis situations occur,



respond in accordance with organizational protocolsWork in co-operation with all Sandgate Women’s Shelter staff and community partnersKey qualificationsUnderstanding of gender-based violence, particularly intimate partner violence, across diverse intersections of identity (e.G., race, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identities)Demonstrated experience working with survivors of gender-based violence and survivor-serving organizations from trauma-informed, feminist, anti-colonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppression frameworksExperience working in gender-based violence and/or sexual violence servicesExperience providing crisis intervention and/or brief counselling to survivors of gender-based violence, particularly intimate partner violenceKnowledge of trauma, substance use, mental health and their interaction with violence against womenExperience working with women of diverse socioeconomic statuses and other diverse social identitiesDemonstrate active listening and ability to respond to individuals and groupsAbility to find solutions to problems and provide workable solutionsDemonstrated professionalism and a positive work ethic within communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and conflict resolutionKnowledge of the social services system, and ability to effectively navigate within itIn depth knowledge of York Region’s resources and servicesKnowledge of relevant legislation (i.E., the Child and Family Services Act)Excellent communication, organizational, conflict management and interpersonal skillsAn ability to work independently as well as part of a teamPost secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (ie. social work, social services, counselling, women’s studies), or other post-secondary education and experienceComputer proficiency; experience completing reports and client notes an assetA second language other than English and French is an assetValid CPR/First Aid certificationMust be available to work onsite at Sandgate Women’s Shelter sites in Richmond Hill in York RegionMust be available for overnight availability#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Women'S Advocate (Reduced Fulltime) Shelter Programs - C$25.9 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region
📍 Winnipeg