Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women Incorporated
c/o Hamilton Native Women’s Centre
Job Title: Part-time Transitional Support Worker
Number of Hours: Weekends, Bi-Weekly (Days-8am to 4pm, Afternoons-4pm to 12am, Nights-12am to 8am)
Wage Range: $23.00-$25.00/hour
*Wage rates are subject to individual funding contracts which are renewed on a yearly basis*
The Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women’s Incorporated, operating as the Hamilton Native Women’s Centre (NWC) is an Indigenous lead, not for profit organization, providing a secure and empowering environment for women and children fleeing domestic violence/gender-based violence/intimate partner violence, suffering from homelessness, and/or human trafficking.
We are culturally based and committed to creating positive outcomes for Indigenous women and their children. As a staff member of the Hamilton Native Women’s Centre, you will have an opportunity for professional growth and access to traditional ways of being and knowing. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
Position Summary
The Transitional Support Workers, under the direction of the Executive Director, will provide physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual case management and direct supports to women and children seeking emergency shelter services.
This involves conducting entry assessments to shelter, intakes, goal planning, case management/meetings, individual and group programming, discharge planning, light house keeping and cooking duties. Engagement with clients, community members and other community professionals is conducted in a respectful , non-judgemental and supportive way that helps incorporate culture as a way of being and knowing to improve their health and wellbeing, develop life skills, increase their sense of self, belongings and build resilience. Attendance is required at all staff meetings. Monthly, quarterly and year end reporting to be submitted, in a timely manner.
Qualifications Required
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in social work, social service work or related field that includes:
• Knowledge of and experience working with a range of issues impacting youth, women and children including homelessness, violence against women and children, human trafficking, poverty, mental health and substance use.
• Demonstrates cultural competency including awareness, knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonialism and systemic issues.
• Experience working in a shelter/communal environment and completing intakes, safety plans, case notes, incident reports, plans of care, etc. is an asset.
• Case management experience and knowledge of various community resources to support people with diverse needs achieve their goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills, particularly in the areas of negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and advocating.
• Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, harm reduction, and crisis management.
• Intermediate computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office Programming.
• Experience performing light cleaning, laundry, and cooking duties.
• Ability to use initiative, work independently as well as within a team atmosphere.
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment and to collaborate within a group setting.
• And any other duties as assigned
• First Aid / CPR /AED Certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCPI)
• ASIST Certification
• Food Handlers Certification
• WHMIS Certification
• Naloxone Certification
• Safe Space Training
• Must have or obtain, within 30 days of hiring date, a Vulnerable Sector CPIC.
All interested applicants should apply to: hr@nativewomenscentre.com
Please be advised we only contact applicants who are selected for an interview.