Job Posting: Outreach & Counselling Support WorkerSandgate Women's Shelter of York Region Inc. is a feminist organization, dedicated to empowering all persons who identify as women and their children through secure shelter, resources, information and advocacy in order to eliminate violence in their lives. Established in 1992, Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region strives to meet the needs of all women and their children in an inclusive and respectful manner.Job Title: Outreach & Counselling Support Worker, Community ProgramsNumber of positions: 1TermsFulltime position. Bargaining Unit Position. Must be available to work onsite at Sandgate Women's Shelter site in Jackson's Point in York Region and in the surrounding communities. Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.Compensation$27.23 per hour + benefitsThe Outreach & Counselling Support Worker, Community Programs, reports to the Shelter Supervisor and works in co-operation with all staff at Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region. Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region Inc. works within a harm reduction, feminist and intersectional framework, following the mission, vision and guiding principles of the organization.Major Responsibilities The Outreach & Counselling Support Worker provides mobile, residential, and non-residential crisis support individually and in group settings to develop and carry out individualized goal plans for all persons who identify as women and their children who are affected by violence. Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region Inc. works within a harm reduction, feminist, and intersectional framework, following the mission, vision and guiding principles of the organization.Community-based Outreach & CounsellingPrimarily provides mobile, community-based and non-residential crisis support to persons who identify as women affected by violence, primarily intimate partner violence, and their childrenDevelop and carry out individualized goal plans with women affected by violence, primarily intimate partner violence, and their childrenProvide safety planning, crisis intervention, trauma counseling, advocacy, referrals, and follow up supportProvide community education, development and event planning on issues of violence against women and childrenProvide crisis intervention and supportive counseling through the crisis support line and in-person at the shelter(s)Conduct safety risk assessments and develop proactive safety planning, on the crisis support line and in personKnowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation (i.E.,



the Child and Family Services Act)Provide solution-focused counseling to women in the shelter(s) and on the crisis support lineConduct an intake for all women and their children who have accessed services within Community ProgramsAssist women and children by providing support in navigating the social services system and providing relevant referralsProvide information on rights, options, and available servicesPlan and facilitate support groups designed to improve emotional wellbeing and healing for women in the community and in shelter programsAdministration and documentationUnderstand and comply with all organizational policies, procedures and service delivery guidesCollect and report relevant data and statistical informationMaintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, i.E.: client management/database updates, monthly reports, communication logs, women's notes, intake and discharge documentationParticipate in case consultations and warm referrals, as neededPublic awarenessOrganize and participate in six or more public awareness/education events on issues related to violence against women annuallyFacilitate and participate in appropriate community and coalition meetingsLiaise with schools, teachers and students as requestedEffectively liaise with relevant community stakeholders including public speaking and awareness eventsProduce media articles/releases, pamphlets, budgets and reports as requiredTeam Collaboration and SupportAdhere to all organizational, including emergency, proceduresAdhere to all health and safety requirements and all organization confidentiality requirementsParticipate in supervision and/or team meetingsUphold ethical standards, professional boundaries, and mandatory reporting obligationsWhere crisis situations occur, respond in accordance with organizational protocolsWork in co-operation with all Sandgate Women's Shelter staff, Board members and community partnersParticipate in orientation and training of new employees and students,



including job shadowingCo-facilitate support groups as neededProvide frontline or crisis line coverage as requiredTeam Collaboration and SupportWork independently and as a team memberParticipate in program planning and evaluationAttend relevant organizational meetings and/or eventsParticipate in report writing as requiredAbility to maintain and secure outreach office (supplies and equipment), including cashAssume other relevant tasks and activities as requiredQualifications and SkillsPost secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (ie. social work, social services, counselling, women's studies, or other post-secondary education and experience)Experience working in gender-based violence and/or sexual violence servicesUnderstanding of gender-based violence, particularly intimate partner violence across diverse intersections of identity (e.G., race, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identities)Experience working with survivors of gender-based violence and survivor-serving organizations from trauma-informed, feminist, anti-colonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppression frameworksExperience providing crisis intervention and/or brief counsellingExperience providing in-person community-based outreachKnowledge of the social services system, and ability to effectively navigate within itIn depth knowledge of York Region's resources and servicesKnowledge of relevant legislation (i.E., the Child and Family Services Act)Excellent communication, organizational, time management and conflict management skillsAn ability to work independently as well as part of a teamDemonstrate active listening and ability to respond appropriately when interacting with individuals or in groupsFacilitator and presentation skills, using a variety of resources and methodsDemonstrated professionalism and a positive work ethic within communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and conflict resolutionDemonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of equity of access and cultural diversityAbility to liaise effectively with community agencies and the general publicAbility to use media, social media, resources, networks to raise awareness and build relationshipsComputer proficiency, and experience utilizing one or more outreach design platforms and tools (i.E. Canva, Constant Contact, MailChimp)Flexibility to work in, and travel to, any part of the region (all Sandgate locations)A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and work-related insuranceA second language other than English and French is an assetValid CPR/First Aid certificationApplication deadline: October 19 at 5pmAccommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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