Relief: Residential Shelter Advocate for Women

OAITH; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Services of Hamilton is seeking a Relief Residential Client Advocate to support women-identified individuals and dependents in a shelter setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive practice and client-centered decision-making.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, safety planning, admissions, crisis intervention, and coordination with community partners. The position requires flexibility to cover day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, with a wage of

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma in Social Service Work as required
• Preference for a Social Work degree
• Minimum one year of related experience or student placement
• Fluency in French is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to women-identified individuals and dependents including risk assessment, safety planning, admissions, and crisis intervention
• Maintain safety and security of the shelter
• Develop and update risk assessments and safety plans for service users
• Identify child welfare concerns and report as required by law
• Provide information and referrals to service users
• Participate in on-site groups and activities for service users
• Record-keeping using case management software and logs

Skills

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Self-determination

Education

Diploma in Social Service Work

Social Work degree (preferred)

Job description

Mission Services of Hamilton is seeking a Relief Residential Client Advocate to support women-identified individuals and dependents in a shelter setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive practice and client-centered decision-making.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, safety planning, admissions, crisis intervention, and coordination with community partners. The position requires flexibility to cover day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, with a wage of