Casual Crisis Worker

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge required:

Minimum Education: Post secondary diploma or degree in Human Services, Social Sciences or equivalent from a Canadian College or University.
 
Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience with prior experience in the area of violence against women and children
Proven ability to support abused women both in a shelter setting and, on a crisis support telephone line.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to working within a feminist intersectional perspective
·         Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression, and Trauma Informed Care Principles

·         Proven conflict resolutions skills with co-workers and clients.

·         Ability to work day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts, as well as holiday shifts.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
Ability to work in a crisis environment.
Competence in assessing safety and prioritizing needs and demands.
Effective use of healthy boundaries; knowledge of community resources
Current First Aid/CPR
Current cleared Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Computer literacy
Good working knowledge of the French language a definite asset.
Ability to complete assigned housekeeping and kitchen duties and participate in preparation of meals and clean up where required.
Working conditions include Physical – extended lengths of time performing physical duties such as lifting, bending, reaching, walking, occasional work outside, and shift work.

Schedule: Day Shifts, Evening Shifts, Night Shift, Weekend and Holiday Availability. This position is for on-call/ as needed basis.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Administrative Assistant, Rebecca  —-   Subject: Maplegate Casual Frontline Crisis Worker
administrative.assistant@elwg.ca