Prevention & Early Intervention Coordinator

YWCA Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Hamilton is seeking a passionate Prevention and Early Intervention Coordinator to lead programs aimed at preventing gender-based violence and supporting families. This role requires strong facilitation, community engagement, and program evaluation skills to foster safe and inclusive communities through evidence-based practices. The successful candidate will work with diverse community stakeholders and educate on trauma-informed approaches.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Childcare discounts

Competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in social services, focusing on violence against women or youth services.
• Strong knowledge of gender-based violence and early childhood development.
• Bilingual English/French or other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of initiatives focused on gender-based violence prevention.
• Design and evaluate prevention programs targeting gender-based violence.
• Collect and analyze data related to GBV and support program development.

Skills

Community development

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Completion of 2 years of college in social work or human services

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton , we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code: 3-OPE-2025

Department: Youth Services

Reports to: Manager, Youth Programs

Location: Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Contract Start Date: TBD

Contract End Date: December 31, 2026

Posting Date: June 20, 2025

The Prevention and Early Intervention Coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-based initiatives that focus on preventing gender-based violence (GBV), promoting healthy relationships, and supporting parents and caregivers in the early years. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team through a gender-based violence hub focused on prevention, support, and economic empowerment. This role will work closely with community partners, educators, service providers, and families to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed programming aimed at strengthening family resilience and fostering safe, respectful relationships from early childhood onward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed prevention and early intervention programs targeting GBV, early childhood parenting, and healthy relationship building;

· Coordinate community outreach and engagement activities that promote awareness and education around GBV and prevention / building strong protective factors for children, youth, and families;

· Develop and implement evidence-based curricula and workshop materials that are trauma-informed, tailored to the audience, and grounded in best practices;

· Works to integrate early prevention and intervention efforts into existing YWCA Hamilton programs and services to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach to gender-based violence prevention

· Engages with children and youth who have experienced gender-based violence using trauma-informed, age-appropriate approaches that prioritize safety, emotional regulation, empowerment, and healing.

· Collects and analyzes statistical data related to gender-based violence prevention and early intervention initiatives, including program participation, referrals, and outcomes, to support evidence-informed practice and continuous program development.

· Support and train facilitators, educators, and/or peer mentors delivering programming;

· Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including schools, early years centers, health services, child welfare agencies, shelters, newcomer-serving organizations, social services, and youth agencies;

· Consult with community to ensure programs are relevant and responsive to community needs;

· Provide and / or coordinate education and training sessions to professionals and caregivers on topics including healthy child development, trauma-informed care, respectful relationships, and GBV prevention;

· Support the development of policies and practices that integrate GBV prevention and early intervention into YWCA Hamilton services;

· Works within YWCA Hamilton guidelines, procedures and standards, referring issues or problems to direct supervisor;

· Offers crisis intervention, supportive counselling, referrals and advocacy as needed;

· Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;

· Maintains accurate records/statistics and evaluation information related to the activities undertaken/outcomes achieved;

· Implements appropriate program guidelines and procedures/templates for program to ensure consistency and excellence;

· Provides program reports to Manager as required;

· Attends relevant networking events and representing the YWCA on community committees;

· Understands and incorporates emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;

· Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;

· Performs other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· 37.5 hours / week;

· Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

· Completion of 2 years of college in social work or human services, or equivalent;

· 3 years’ experience working in social services, with violence against women services and / or parenting, early years, or youth services;

· Experience in program coordination and facilitation, with a focus on violence prevention, family support, or early years services;

· Strong knowledge of gender-based violence, early childhood development, trauma and attachment, and healthy relationship education;

· Skilled in facilitation, community development, and collaborative leadership;

· Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills;

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a wide range of partners;

· Experience in trauma-informed practice;

· Excellent communication skills;

· Must be able to work from a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective;

· Ability to work a schedule which includes days, afternoons, weekday and/or occasional weekends;

· Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willing to obtain at own cost;

· Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willing to obtain at own cost;

· Knowledge of community resources in the violence against women sector is an asset;

· Bilingual English/French or other languages is an asset.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note :Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.