Transitional Housing Support Worker

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Timmins is seeking a Part Time Transitional Housing Support Worker. The ideal candidate will provide crisis intervention, support survivors of violence, and assist clients in finding safe housing. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, a relevant post-secondary education, and knowledge of feminist and anti-oppression principles. The role involves working 21 hours per week and requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of feminist ideology and anti-racism/anti-oppression principles.
• Knowledge of issues relating to violence against women.
• Must possess a valid Class G driver’s licence and own a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and support for women survivors of violence.
• Link women to appropriate community referrals.
• Assist clients in locating safe/affordable housing.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Communication skills

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Black River-Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Ramore Cochrane

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is a dynamic, community-based feminist organization, which provides services on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence to women and their children in the Timmins area. TAWC works within an integrated feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppression framework. The agency administers a sexual assault centre, an emergency shelter as well as second stage housing to abused women and their children.

We are looking for a dynamic woman to join our team in the capacity of Part Time Transitional Housing Support Worker.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field
• Solid understanding of feminist ideology and anti‑racism/anti‑oppression principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to violence against women and its effects
• Strong coordination and organization skills
• Sound judgment, problem solving, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, advocacy & mediation skills
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, networking, and group/meeting facilitation
• Must undergo a criminal record check
• Must be able to do lifting/carrying
• Must possess a valid Class G driver’s licence and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention, support and information for women who are survivors of violence.
• Accompany and advocate for clients as needed.
• Link women to appropriate community referrals.
• Coordinate and facilitate community groups and meetings.
• Assist clients in locating safe/affordable housing, filling out applications and applying to social housing.
• Develop relationships with local landlords and housing providers.
• Increase client awareness of tenants’ rights and responsibilities.
• Provide women with budgeting and basic life skills as needed.
• Complete various administrative tasks including collecting and reporting statistics.
• Attend and participate in fundraising and awareness raising ventures.

TAWC has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health, unless they are approved for a medical or human rights accommodation from TAWC. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.

Hours of work: 21 hours per week

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Timmins and Area Women in Crisis (TAWC) is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion as well as equity and diversity in its hiring practices. TAWC invites and strongly encourages applications from all qualified women, including women from historically marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, who may contribute to further diversification of our workforce. This also includes, but is not limited to: women who identify as Indigenous/Black/woman of colour, women living with a disability, lesbians, bisexual women and transwomen as well as women with lived experience of mental illness, substance use, trauma, and poverty.

Timmins & Area Women in Crisis 355 Wilson Ave, Timmins, ON P4N 2T7, Canada