: This is a contract position (27 hours, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11pm-8am) that is based on a series of three awake overnight shifts and occasional requirements for further shift work. Under the immediate supervision of the Program Manager, the Women’s Services Worker is responsible for providing crisis intervention and support services to women residents. This is a contract currently in place until March 31st, 2027 and may be extended or shortened with two weeks' notice.

Qualifications:

- University degree or College diploma in a relevant field and/or extensive equivalent experience working in the VAW sector
- Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in issues relating to woman abuse
- Strong feminist analysis and understanding of a feminist counselling framework
- Commitment to providing service within an ant-racism/anti-oppression framework
- Knowledge of agencies, programs and services in Simcoe County
- Sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Licensed to drive in Ontario and access to a vehicle
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and the internet

Duties or Responsibilities:

- Provide direct consultation, crisis intervention and counselling to women in crisis situations both in person and via the telephone crisis lines.



Provide one-to-one and group counselling support to residents and women in the community.
- Assess potential clients for eligibility according to the eligibility criteria for service
- Assess client need in consultation with the client and assist women to develop and follow through with plans. Assist women to set goals and discuss short and long-term alternatives.
- Provide supports within a trauma informed, harm reduction model.
- Provide information on woman abuse, safety planning and other pertinent information.
- Present a positive role model for women.
- Advocate for women and their children with other services when requested by the client. Accompany women to appointments, i.e. legal, housing, when applicable.
- Provide information and referrals to community services and resources
- Document all crisis calls and resident notes in WISH system

Hiring Requirements:

- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
- Valid C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License
- Access to a vehicle

The Women & Children’s Shelter (Barrie) is committed to providing services within an anti-racism/anti-oppressive framework and welcomes applications from racially marginalized women, women of color, world majority women, aboriginal women, LGBTQ women and women with disabilities. Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: $28.46-$31.23 per hour

Perks

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Women's Services Worker- awake overnights (Barrie)
🏢 Women u0026 Children's Shelter Barrie
📍 Barrie