Relief Women’s Advocate

Julliette’s Place (Homeward Family Shelter) Currently seeks Relief Women’s Advocate On Call- Days & Nights Shifts September 9th, 2026

Mission: Julliette’s Place (Homeward Family Shelter) provides safe, short-term emergency shelter to women and children fleeing violence and abuse and helps them to build their skills through educational programs and support services.

Responsibilities:

1. Support and Service

 Completes assessment and intake for women requesting shelter

 Provides information and referral to both women in the community and shelter residents

 Crisis support to women both over the telephone and in shelter

 Individual counselling to shelter residents

 Acts as an advocate and provides support and accompaniment

 Facilitates house meetings and in-house support groups

 Mediates conflict between residents

 Provides daily concrete support services to residents, such as TTC, clothing, food, first aid.

 Ensures the health and safety of shelter residents

2. Administration

 Maintains women’s files in data base and completes all shelter documentation

 Maintains service statistics

 Completes all household and shift duties

 Report writing as required

3. General

 Works co-operatively as a member of the shelter team.

 Attends regular relief team meetings, staff training sessions and planning meetings as required

 Supervises students and volunteers

 Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the efficient operation of the organization

4. Qualifications and Experience:

 Post-secondary Diploma or Degree directly related to the position and 2 years directly related work experience

 Experience working with women in the areas of violence, poverty, and mental health

 Above average knowledge of risk management assessments

 Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression

 Certification in the Ontario College of Social Service Workers/Social Workers

 Fluency in French or any other languages definite asset

 Computer literacy and data base knowledge

Hours: On Call Salary: As per the Collective Agreement

Benefit: As per the Collective Agreement

Please email your covering letter and resume to: Attention : Anniehouse@julliettesplace.ca

This position requires a criminal reference check as per Ministry requirements.

Date of Posting: Tuesday September 9th, 2026

Deadline: Monday September 21st 2026