HOMEWARD FAMILY SHELTER O/A JULLIETTE’S PLACE
Homeward Family Shelter o/a Julliette’s Place has been providing safe and secure emergency shelter for abused women and their children, on a 24-hour basis, since 1990. In addition to emergency shelter, women and their children are provided with necessities and shelter supports in the areas of violence prevention, advocacy, group facilitation, housing, immigration, family law and parental support.

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 Per Week
SALARY AND ADVANTAGES As per the Collective Agreement
UNIONIZED OPSEU LOCAL 518
The Women’s Advocate is required to work within a collaborative team to provide meaningful and relevant services from a theoretical feminist framework, including a working knowledge of the dynamics and effects of violence, trauma and oppression.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Includes:

Acts as an Advocate for Women and their Children

Provides both phone and in-house crisis intervention

Conducts both phone and in person intakes, assessments, risk assessments/safety planning, goal planning, weekly counselling, and departure planning

Completes and submit Housing applications to appropriate partners

Coordinate all aspects of Placement Students experience

Coordinate women’s program activities for implementation

Provides daily support services to residents (e.g. weekly allowance, first aid, assistance with document completion)

Provides accompaniment as necessary

Works with women individually and/or in groups to establish a plan that will facilitate a safe and effective path to independence

Exercises the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all residents

Use mediation,



facilitation and negotiation skills to maintain a co-operative, supportive and productive house environment

Liaises with professionals and agencies in the community to facilitate residents access to services

MINIMUM EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of a clinically supervised undergraduate degree (e.g. BSW).

2 or more years’ experience in counselling and mutual-aid group work focused on the issues of client group

In-depth knowledge of the dynamics of woman abuse and trauma

Knowledge of Gender based Violence, Addictions and Mental Health issues and prevention strategies

Working knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices

Experience delivering culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment

Varied Counselling approaches

Group facilitation Skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail and the Internet requirement

Valid Criminal Reference (CPIC) Check requirement

Current First Aid and CPR certification requirement

Fluency in French or second language (oral and written) an asset

Certificate in trauma counselling requirement

Certification with the OCSSW/OCSW or with other related association is a requirement

Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and $1,000,000. personal liability insurance requirement

Homeward Family Shelter o/a Julliette’s Place is committed to the principles of equitable hiring. We Value diversity and encourage individuals of all races, ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientation and abilities to apply.

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📌 Women's Advocate (Manitoba)
🏢 Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses
📍 Manitoba