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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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1. Child & Youth Program Assistant
The Child and Youth Program Assistant supports the Family and Youth Team Lead in operation of the programs within the Child and Youth Department. Program includes Project Child Recovery/Dudes Club, Y Space and Girls Empowerment Program. This individual will help plan, organizes and runs
groups for at risk children or those who witness abuse to assist children with issues and developmental milestones.
This is a full time position working hours 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Some occasional weekend or evening work required dependent on programming.
Apply to ed@ywcanwt.ca with resume and cover letter.
2. Family Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Wellness
The Family Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Wellness, provides support and coordinates services to current and potential transitional housing clients and families including intake of new admissions and discharge of housing units and collaborates with First Nations. Inuit, governments, agencies/organizations and community partners to improve the coordination and access to YWCA NWT programs and services. A main focus of this role is to identify and improve access to Indigenous or mental wellness services, supports and link clients with existing services, provide comprehensive client centred, culturally appropriate mental wellness services in the community, to provide programs and services and workshops which promote wellness, increase community awareness using traditional teachings to promote healing.
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A certificate in Social Work or Health (equivalencies considered )
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Knowledge of Indigenous peoples of Canada, residential school, sixties scoop, colonization, TRC and have an understanding of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
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Experience working with families facing conditions of risk (mental health issues, substance abuse, familyviolence, trauma, low-income, food/housing insecurity).
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Current First Aid/CPR certification.
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Other skills/knowledge as outlined in the Job Description
Apply with cover letter and resume to Director of Housing at kate@ywcanwt.ca.
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3. Family Support Worker, Transitional Housing
The Transitional Housing Support Worker provides support and coordinated services to current and potential transitional housing clients and families including intake of new admissions and discharge from housing units. The support worker completes case management assessment and develops plans for intervention that address housing needs and supports families to achieve housing stability, assists clients to obtain suitable housing, access community resources, recreational activities and other supports to help them attain independent living, supports clients with developing personal goals, life skills and safety plans to help maintain them maintain living independently and provides crisis support and services within a trauma-informed practice approach.
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Skills & Knowledge:
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Diploma in Social Work or Human Services (or equivalent) with at least one year experience
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Experience related to case management and life skills experience related to abuse, effective intervention experience with individuals and family related to violence and/or addiction/mental health.
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Knowledge of income assistance services and child protection procedures and Advanced knowledge of the signs of violence and abuse at an early age and effective interventions.
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Current First Aid/CPR certification.
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Other skills/knowledge as outlined in the Job Description
Apply with cover letter and resume to Director of Housing at kate@ywcanwt.ca.
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4. Lawyer Panel Recruitment (Independent Legal Advice for Survivors)
The YWCA NWT will establish a panel of lawyers who have met the criteria established by the YWCA for the provision of legal advice.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure current contact information and relevant training and/or experience is provided to the YWCA for the Lawyer Panel list
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Contact clients who have been identified for the Independent Legal Advice for Survivors Program.
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Explain any limitations of confidentiality.
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Provide survivor with legal advice related to the incident to help them understand their legal options.
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For those who indicate availability, provide survivor with independent legal representation for 276 and 278 applications.
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For those who indicate unavailability, if survivor decides not to pursue legal action in criminal court, the service is considered complete.
ILA Lawyers Panel Application Process
Lawyers who wish to have their names on the panel must complete the Panel Lawyer Application Form and forward a signed copy with attachments to the YWCA for consideration.
The YWCA will notify the applicant lawyer in writing of the decision to approve or reject the application. If the application is rejected, the YWCA will provide written reasons within 30 days.
ILA Lawyers Panel Fees
Lawyers will invoice their billable hours at an hourly rate of $250 up to a maximum of 4 hours per Legal Advice services. Lawyers will invoice their billable hours at an hourly rate of $250 up to a maximum of 30 hours per Legal Representation services.
Please send completed applications to ILAR@ywcanwt.ca
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5. Junior & Senior After-school leaders (Yellowknife)
YWCA NWT has openings for part-time Junior & Senior Leaders with the Afterschool childcare program operating at Yellowknife schools. The after-school program is for children ages 4-10 years old. Staff provide a wide variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities to keep children engaged and entertained. A Junior leader position is an excellent opportunity for high school students looking to gain work experience and job skills. Minimum age to apply is 16 years old. Senior leaders are responsible for supervision of junior leaders.
Hours of work 3:00pm – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding stat holidays. Additional time required on professional development days, early dismissals and March break.
Under the direction of the Afterschool Coordinator, organize appropriate games, crafts and activities for children
Required to work flexible hours throughout the school year on professional development days.
Applicants must be able to support children effectively, participate fully as a team member, have good communication skills and be reliable and responsible.
1+ years’ childcare experience and knowledge of child development would be an asset.
Clear criminal records check
Anyone 18 or over also require a vulnerable sector check, a standard First Aid course with AED, and current immunization record with the Hep B series, up-to date tetanus and a TB test.
Hiring is ongoing. Send resumes to rachael@ywcanwt.ca.