LEAF Group Facilitator

Mission Services of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

RRSP matching 3%

Shelter environment experience

Job summary

Mission Services of Hamilton is seeking a LEAF Group Facilitator to plan and deliver therapeutic programs for children who have witnessed family violence, in both group and individual settings. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, anti-racist and feminist approaches within a safety-focused shelter environment.

The position is permanent, full-time, with a bargaining unit under the collective agreement. The wage starts at $23.42 per hour, with benefits after 3 months and RRSP matching after one

Qualifications

• Diploma in Child and Youth Work or Early Childhood Education at minimum.
• Two or more years of experience in gender-based violence, child development and related social services.
• Experience developing and facilitating trauma-informed, anti-racist anti-oppressive programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate therapeutic programs for children who witnessed family violence, group and one-on-one.
• Provide supportive case management and safety planning for residents and outreach clients.
• Maintain safety and security of the shelter and ensure confidential record-keeping.
• Collaborate with community partners and report to authorities as required.
• Deliver follow-up services for up to three months post-program and participate in program evaluations.

Skills

Diploma in child and youth work

Diploma in early childhood education

Experience with gender-based violence

Trauma-informed practice

Anti-racist anti-oppressive approach

French language is an asset

Crisis intervention

Education

Diploma in Child and Youth Work

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work

Job description

Learning Effective Anti-violence in Families ( LEAF) Group Facilitator

Permanent, Full-Time

1 Position

(Bargaining Unit Position as per Collective Agreement)

Wage: $23.42 Per Hour

Posting No. MS0675

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 :

• Ability to work day, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts, as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

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At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.

We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications

from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented

cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+

communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity,

mental health difficulties and addictions.

Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted,

please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and

equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. While our recruitment system may use AI-assisted tools to help screen applications, final decisions are made by our recruitment team, and all applications receive human review