Julliette’s Place (Homeward Family Shelter)

Currently seeks

Relief Women’s Advocate

On Call- Days & Nights Shifts

September 9th, 2026

Mission:

Julliette’s Place (Homeward Family Shelter) provides protected, short-term emergency shelter to women and children fleeing violence and abuse and helps them to build their skills through educational programs and support services.

Julliette’s Place (Homeward Family Shelter) operates a 35-bed shelter for abused women and their children.

The Advocate is responsible for the direct support and service to women in the shelter and reports directly to the Program Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Support and Service

§ Completes assessment and intake for women requesting shelter

§ Provides information and referral to both women in the community and shelter residents

§ Crisis support to women both over the telephone and in shelter

§ Individual counselling to shelter residents

§ Acts as an advocate and provides support and accompaniment

§ Facilitates house meetings and in-house support groups

§ Mediates conflict between residents

§ Provides daily concrete support services to residents, such as TTC, clothing, food, first aid.

§ Ensures the health and safety of shelter residents

2. Administration

§ Maintains women’s files in data base and completes all shelter documentation

§ Maintains service statistics





§ Completes all household and shift duties

§ Report writing as required

1. General

§ Works co-operatively as a member of the shelter team. § Attends regular relief team meetings, staff training sessions and planning meetings as required

§ Supervises students and volunteers

§ Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the efficient operation of the organization

Qualifications and Experience:

- Post-secondary Diploma or Degree directly related to the position and 2 years directly related work experience
- Experience working with women in the areas of violence, poverty, and mental health
- Above average knowledge of risk management assessments
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression
- Certification in the Ontario College of Social Service Workers/Social Workers
- Fluency in French or any other languages definite asset
- Computer literacy and data base knowledge

Hours: On Call Salary: As per the Collective Agreement

Benefit: As per the Collective Agreement

Please email your covering letter and resume) to:

Attention : Annie [email protected]

- This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements.

Date of Posting: Tuesday September 9th, 2026

- Deadline: Friday September 21st , 2026

Pay: From $26.59 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Relief Women Advocate (Scarborough)
🏢 Julliette's Place (Homeward Family Shelter)
📍 Scarborough