POSITION SUMMARY

The Learning Effective Anti-Violence in Families (LEAF) Group Facilitator will plan and facilitate various therapeutic programs for children who have witnessed family violence, in both group and one-on-one settings. The LEAF Group Facilitator will provide service from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and intersectional feminist framework, respecting each individual’s self-determination and personal decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide supportive case management in relation to education on women abuse to residents and outreach service users

· Plan and facilitate a variety of supportive programs for children who have witnessed family violence, both in a group and one on one setting; early intervention is offered to support children who have experienced harmful effects of witnessing violence

· Ensure the overall safety and security of the shelter is maintained

· Identify 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. Collaborate with Children’s Aid Society/Catholic Children’s Aid Society as needed.

· Support 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’s situation changes

· Provide supportive programming for service users (residents and outreach) who are supporting dependents who have witnessed abuse

· Provide a comprehensive assessment for each individual, and identify goals pertinent to each individual service user

· Provide information on resources and referrals to service users, in accordance with their needs and requests





· Participate in programming evaluation, when required

· Provide follow up to services users for up to three (3) months after completion of the program

· Keep systematic records using automated case management software and in-house tools developed by Inasmuch House

· Represent the LEAF program in the community through public education and promotion; this will be done in consultation with management and partner agencies

· Understand and follow protocols with community partners such as Hamilton Police Services, Children’s Aid Society, and the School Board

· Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conference meetings

· Participate in outreach department meetings and attend monthly LEAF Group Facilitator Meetings

· Participate in weekly check in program meetings with management

· Work safely and identify and report any health and safety concerns to management, in accordance with Mission Services’ Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

· Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy

· Understand and adhere to all Mission Services, Inasmuch House, and Shelter Standards policies and procedures

· Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to participants in the space

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Successful candidates will hold at minimum a diploma in Child and Youth Work or Early Childhood Education. Preference for a degree in Child and Youth Care, or Social Work degree

· Minimum two (2)



years of work experience in the field of gender-based violence, child development and mental health, counselling and other social services supporting vulnerable women and children; two to four (2-4) years is preferred

· Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of gender-based violence, child abuse and safety, as well as related effects on parenting, mother-child relationships and child development

· Minimum one (1) year of experience developing and facilitating social-recreation and therapeutic programming that is age and need appropriate

· Demonstrated understanding of working from an intersectional feminist lens

· Demonstrated ability to provide person-centered, trauma informed and anti-racist anti oppressive supports to women and children with diverse experiences and identities

· Excellent counselling, behaviour management, crisis intervention, organizational and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations

· Confident decision maker and enthusiastic team player

· Fluency in French is an asset

· Committed to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards

HOURS OF WORK

- 30 Hours Per Week
- Ability to work day, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test

COMPENSATION:

- Hourly wage starts at $23.42
- Benefits to start after three (3) months of continuous employment
- Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment

Pay: $23.42 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Advantages

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Learning Effective Anti-violence in Families (LEAF) Group Facilitator (Canada)
🏢 Mission Services of Hamilton
📍 Canada