Women & Family Services Advocate – Relief
About Us
At Artemis Huron, previously Huron Women’s Shelter, we use a gender-based analysis (GBA+), trauma and violence informed framework to deliver prevention, education, crisis support and healing programs to women and their families who have been impacted by gender-based violence (GBV) in rural Huron County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline and emergency shelter, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, individual and group healing opportunities, and community development.
We are seeking a Relief Women and Family Services Advocate (WFSA) to join our team. This role works within our Emergency Shelter Program located in Goderich, ON. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours per week. Shifts are assigned primarily by sharing availability and signing up, with the schedule being produced in advance, along with call in basis. While our current search for Relief WFSA’s availability is for during the days and evenings throughout the week, all shift availability is needed.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager of Programs and working closely with the Artemis Huron direct service team, the WFSA is accountable for the day-to-day service within the Emergency Shelter Program and the 24-hour crisis and support line. The WFSA promotes safety, completes risk assessments, provides advocacy, resources and referrals, and develops and maintains therapeutic relationships to support a woman and her family residing in Shelter due to the impacts of GBV.
Using a feminist, trauma and violence informed framework, the WFSA supports women and their families in our Emergency Shelter Program navigate their next steps.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Provides therapeutic support to women and their families residing in our Emergency Shelter Program, ensuring each woman has an individualized Care Plan, risk assessment and safety plan. Provides crisis support for our 24-hour crisis and support line.
- Develops and facilitates programming for clients residing in emergency shelter with a variety of focuses including learning about the impacts of GBV, life skills, parenting support, etc.
- Acts as an advocate for those experiencing GBV in the community and with partner agencies. Works effectively and maintains strong relationships with community partners, supporting and advocating for and with clients.
- Ensures proper administration of all program material, client documentation and records.
**A detailed role and responsibility document will be given to candidates offered an interview.
Location
The WFSA’s work within our Emergency Shelter Program located in Goderich, ON. Occasionally, and as needed, the WFSA may support a client off site.
Hours
This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours per week. Shifts are assigned primarily by sharing availability and signing up, with the schedule being produced in advance, along with call in basis. Shift availability includes days, evening, and nights through the week, weekend, and statutory holidays.
What You Bring to the Role
- Demonstrates a strong feminist, GBA+, and trauma and violence informed analysis, approach, and practice
- Excellent conflict resolution skills; ability to facilitate difficult conversations
- Strong knowledge of community services and ability to communicate and collaborate
- Demonstrates advocacy skills and effective child/women-centered practice delivery
- Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communications, listening and assessment skills
- Proficiency in use of computer office technology and applications
- Valid driver’s license; access to a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate insurance
- Clean driver’s abstract; Clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Valid CPR, First Aid (ASIST, CPI an asset)
- Demonstrated organizational and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Women’s Studies, or equivalent Social Service Worker Diploma with an equivalent post-secondary education and experience.
- Minimum 2+ years social services experience. Specific experience in gender-based violence and/or residential settings are assets.
- Fluency in other languages an asset.
Applying
Please send your resume and expression of interest to the Kasey Crawford, Manager of Programs, at kasey@artemishuron.ca by January 21, 2026, by 4:00pm in PDF format.
Artemis Huron is committed to equitable employment practices and to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We thank all those interested in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.