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Residential Support Worker, Full-Time, Permanent

Pavilion Women's Centre

Ontario

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to provide essential support to women and children in a shelter. This full-time role involves offering innovative counseling and therapeutic programs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work, be bilingual, and demonstrate a commitment to client-focused care. Join a dedicated team that values inclusion and personal growth, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

  • Experience in providing feminist-based support and counseling.
  • Ability to manage case files and communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of harm reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Support women and children in a shelter environment.
  • Conduct case management and safety planning.
  • Facilitate support groups and activities.

Skills

Bilingualism (English and French)
Compassionate support
Crisis management
Client-focused approach
Knowledge of violence against women legislation

Education

Diploma or degree in Social Work
First Aid/CPR Certificate
Food Handler Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Job description

Residential Support Worker, Full-time, Permanent

This position is designated for female applicants only, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Human Rights Code, as this is a bona fide occupational requirement. The designation is intended to support the achievement of equitable representation and address specific needs relevant to the role. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and we encourage applications from all women, including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Job details
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  • Location: Haileybury

  • Permanent, Full-Time

  • Start date: TBD

  • Employment conditions: Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours.

  • Wage Range: $22.64 - $24.45

  • Residential Support Workers provide feminist-based, compassionate and innovative supports, counseling and therapeutic/activity-based group programing for women andtheir children who are living in the shelter. Residential Support Workers give support to develop goals, a plan of action, and strategies for women and their children in the shelter. They encourage a caring, healthy, safe and positive work and residential setting for women in the shelter as they assist woman. They perform case-management, assess and plan for her personal safety, and refer to additional counseling and legal supports with a harm reduction approach. Staff promotes support groups and activities to help women through this difficult time in their lives, and provide productive outlets for them to promote personal growth and healing. As well, they prevent, manage and defuse any behavioural issues that arise within the shelter.



Job requirements




  • Bilingualism preferred (English and French)

  • Diploma or degree in Social Work or equivalent experience

  • Vulnerable sector check

  • Driving record check

  • Own transportation, Valid driver's license

  • First Aid/CPR Certificate, Food Handler Training, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

  • Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, housekeeping activities

  • Administrative and office activities, research techniques, food preparation

  • Up-to-date Covid-19 Vaccinations



Candidate should be:




  • Approachable

  • Client-focused

  • Compassionate

  • Creative

  • Able to make a decision

  • Ethical and value-driven

  • Trustworthy

  • An excellent written and verbal communicator

  • A strong listener

  • Knowledgeable of violence against women legislation and harm reduction strategies



Be able to:




  • Prepare and maintain client files and communicate effectively with colleagues

  • Practice inclusion

  • Effectively manage crisis/conflict

  • Act with integrity at all times

  • Maintain program statistics for the purposes of evaluation

  • Effectively appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services

  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers



Work Setting



Women's shelter, Women's drop-in centre



Deadline to apply: May 9, 2025 by 4:00pm EST



Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.




Description de l’emploi






  • Occasionnel, à temps partiel

  • Date d’entrée en fonction: à déterminer

  • Conditions d’emploi : jour, soir, quart de travail, fin de semaine, nuit, heures flexibles

  • Les intervenantes en maison d’hébergement offrent du soutien, du counseling ainsi que des groupes thérapeutiques et des activités aux femmes et aux enfants qui vivent à la maison d’hébergement et cela avec une approche féministe, de la compassion et un esprit novateur. Les intervenantes aident les femmes et les enfants de la maison d’hébergement à se fixer des objectifs et à établir un plan d’action et des stratégies. Elles favorisent un milieu de travail et de résidence bienveillant, sain, sécuritaire et positif pour les femmes de la maison d’hébergement qu’elles soutiennent.Elles font de la gestion de dossiers, évaluent et planifient leur sécurité personnelle, réfèrent les femmes qui ont besoin de counseling et de soutien juridique en tenant compte du principe de la réduction des méfaits. Les membres du personnel offrent des groupes de soutien et des activités pour aider les femmes dans cette période difficile de leur vie et elles leur proposent des moyens productifs favorisant la croissance personnelle et la guérison. De plus, elles font de la prévention, gèrent et désamorcent les problèmes de comportement qui pourraient survenir à la maison d’hébergement.



Exigences de l’emploi



Anglais et Français - Bilinguisme préféré




  • Diplôme en travail social ou expérience équivalente

  • Vérification de l’habilitation à travailler auprès de personnes vulnérables

  • Accès à ses propres moyens de transport, permis de conduire valide

  • Certificat de premiers soins et de RCP, formation à la manipulation des aliments, formation appliquée en techniques d’intervention face au suicide. Certificat d’intervention non-violente en situation d’urgence

  • Milieu où les activités se déroulent rapidement, travail sous pression, activités de gestion interne de la maison

  • Activités de bureau et d’administration, techniques de recherche, préparation des aliments

  • Vaccinations covid à jour



La candidate devra :




  • Être accueillante

  • Avoir une approche axée sur la clientèle

  • Faire preuve de compassion

  • Démontrer de la créativité

  • Être capable de prendre des décisions

  • Respecter l’éthique et les valeurs

  • Être digne de confiance

  • Avoir de très bonnes capacités de communication écrite et verbale

  • Avoir une excellente écoute active

  • Connaître la loi en matière de violence faite aux femmes et les stratégies de réduction des méfaits



Être capable de:





  • Préparer et de mettre à jour les dossiers de la clientèle et de communiquer efficacement avec ses collègues

  • Mettre en pratique les valeurs de l’inclusion

  • Gérer efficacement les crises et les conflits

  • Agir avec intégrité en tout temps

  • Mettre à jour les statistiques du programme aux fins d’évaluation

  • Évaluer efficacement les besoins de la clientèle et l’admissibilité à divers services

  • Assurer la liaison avec d’autres agences de services sociaux et des fournisseurs de soins de santé



Date limite pour poser sa candidature : 9 mai 2025 à 16h00



Nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les candidates qui seront convoquées en entrevue.


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