Part-Time Frontline 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 th e 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 Car e 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 housekeepingg 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.

Starting Salary is $22.60 hourly

Schedule: Day Shift s, Evening Shifts, Night Shift , Weekend and Holiday Availability. This position is for a part­ time employee.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Administrative Assistant, Rebecca —- Subject: Maplegate Casual Frontline Crisis Worker administrative.assistant@elwg.ca