Support women and children through trauma-informed advocacy and Spanish communication during rotating weekend morning and evening shifts.
The Women’s Advocate supports clients throughout their healing journey at NYWS. The work includes safety planning, risk assessment, referrals, crisis intervention, and day-to-day support. This part-time position also upholds a respectful, inclusive, and non-violent Shelter workplace.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct risk assessments and safety planning by phone or in person
Complete client intake documentation and arrange personal accommodations
Provide information, referrals, advocacy, and crisis support
Document shifts, meetings, reports, and WISH database updates
Maintain Shelter supplies, upkeep, and welcoming client spaces
Requirements: Related post-secondary education or equivalent education or experience
One to three years in a GBV Shelter or similar environment
Trauma-informed care, mental health, harm reduction, and substance use training
Fluent spoken and written Spanish
Willingness to obtain required checks and training
Bring Spanish fluency, crisis support, and trauma-informed advocacy to women’s shelter services at NYWS each weekend.

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📌 Bilingual Women’s Shelter Advocate (Ontario)
🏢 OAITH
📍 Ontario