Support women and dependents through trauma-informed advocacy as a Residential Client Advocate with Mission Services of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario. Flexible availability is required.This part time contract supports residents experiencing abuse and/or homelessness within the Women's Shelter. The client-centered position provides safety planning, assessments, housing information, referrals, crisis intervention, and barrier-free services. Service follows anti-racism, anti-oppression, and intersectional feminist approaches while respecting self-determination.Key Responsibilities:Conduct safety planning, risk management, assessments, and admissionsProvide housing information, applications, referrals, and crisis interventionMaintain shelter safety, security, records,



and confidentialityDevelop and deliver onsite groups and activitiesFollow protocols with Hamilton Police Services and community partnersRequirements:Diploma in Social Service Work; Social Work degree preferredMinimum two years supporting vulnerable women in social servicesUnderstanding of gender-based violence, homelessness, addiction, and mental healthExcellent counselling, crisis intervention, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAvailability for day, afternoon, night, and weekend shiftsBring trauma-informed counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy skills to support shelter residents at Mission Services of Hamilton.

📌 Residential Client Advocate Hamilton
🏢 Mission Services of Hamilton
📍 Hamilton