Leeds & Grenville Interval House is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing services to women and children who have experienced violence and abuse. LGIH provides emergency shelter, counselling and supportive services to women and their children living in the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville. Relief staff are asked to work on an 'as and when' needed basis to cover LGIH staff during times of leave/sickness/ training as well as covering some special events when additional staff may be required. Shifts are offered with short notice, including overnights. Relief staff must be available for a minimum of 4 shifts per month. Reporting to the Operations Manager — the Crisis Intervention Worker will be part of the LGIH team that provides support, referrals and advocacy to women and their children residing at Interval House. The worker's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Operating 24-hour crisis line. Performing crisis intervention, one-on-one and group counselling as required. Assisting women with safety planning. Supporting and assisting women as they work through the steps of their transitional plans. Identifying and discussing the resources required to achieve a woman's transitional goals and to assist and advocate in accessing those resources. Assisting women to understand and complete forms, documents, applications, reports, etc. required to fulfill her transition. Making referrals to counselling services. including social assistance, legal aid, parenting support, education and training, health services, etc. Advocacy with third parties, such as with FCS, social assistance, lawyers, police, etc. Providing guidance for maintaining housing, including budget management and life skills. Providing ongoing support to clients around communal living.



Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining complete case records, files, shift change logs, communication logs, release of information, and discharge summaries. Maintaining statistical information and resources as required. Maintaining safety and security of the emergency shelter.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check required.

Certified in CPR and Intermediate First Aid.

Valid Driver's Licence considered an asset.

Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience in the VAW sector.

Experience from a feminist perspective.

Strong assessment skills.

Knowledge of community-based service providers.

Knowledge and understanding of gender based violence against wormen and children. including barriers to safety, disabilities, diverse cultures and addictions.

Knowledge and understanding of the civil and criminal legal system and how it impacts women's and children's lives.

Understanding of group dynamics and group facilitation.

How to Apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to: Operations Manager, Angie Fodey [email protected] by Wednesday, October 28th , 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

LGIH welcomes applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. Only those applicants are chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please, no telephone calls. These positions are for women only, relying on provisions to Section 23 (1) a. Of the Ontario Human Rights Code in setting the restriction

Pay: $28.26-$29.52 per hour

Benefits:

- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Relief Crisis Intervention Worker (Brockville)
🏢 Leeds and Grenville Interval House
📍 Brockville