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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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1. Shelter Support Worker, Alison McAteer House (Casual)

Alison McAteer House is a shelter for women and their children fleeing family violence. Crisis Support Workers provides supportive crisis intervention, case management and support, advocacy, and community referrals to current shelter residents and women who call on the crisis line. This is a casual, overnight position with hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Candidate Duties & Requirements

Receives and admit clients according to shelter mandate
Answer phones/crisis intervention when required
Provides referrals to external resources
Offer life skills assistance
Assist with shelter operations
Have an awareness of family violence issues facing women in the north
Maintain confidentiality and have a non-judgmental attitude
Good listening and problem-solving skills
Caring, empathetic and compassionate and able to assert clear boundaries
Good oral and written communications skills
Currently have or willing to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check
Certified in First Adi CPR (C) and have current immunizations

Salary is dependent on experience and position. Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter to: Alison McAteer House Manager

Email: amhsupervisor@ywcanwt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

2. Independent Legal Advice Coordinator

Working from a victim centred, trauma informed, culturally safe framework, the Independent Legal Advice/representation (ILA/ILR) Coordinator works with other service agencies to promote coordination and linkages to support survivors of sexual assault, family violence and those seeking legal advice for their

emergency protection orders. Located in Yellowknife, this position provides services for victims of all genders, diverse and vulnerable population. Position is part-time (20 hours weekly) with the possibility of turning into full-time.

Program Management

1. Helps with the development and start-up of the program (set-up and public awareness).

2. Helps with the development of the panel lawyer list as required.

3. Assesses self-referred clients’ eligibility for the program and process intake as required.

4. Receives screening form from referral agencies and processes eligibility for the program

5. Contacts all referred individuals to communicate their eligibility status and complete the intake process.

6. Evaluates intake information to match with most appropriate lawyer from a panel of lawyers.

7. Ensures that clients have adequate support to proceed with selected lawyer

8. Provides information sharing, referrals to other agencies and/or programs that can offer support in

instances where a client does not have adequate support.

9. Prepares and gives presentations to the community regarding the programs they are responsible for.

10. Update program forms and information.

Networking and Partnerships

11. Communicates with referring agencies, as required, to explain and provide program clarity and relevant

resource information.

12. Networks with other organizations to meet the needs of the clients and enhance supports

13. Create awareness of the program in communities across the NWT.

Administration

14. Ensures client files are appropriately maintained and secured.

15. Prepares a variety of written and statistical and financial reports and highlights any concerns on a monthly

or quarterly basis.

16. Maintains detailed documentation for all screening referrals received

17. Ensure that all necessary invoicing is completed and forwarded to Finance Dept in a timely manner.

18. Completion of programming report for funders

19. Attends regular team meetings and training sessions to contribute to the identification and resolution of

trends or issues that will affect the program and to support funding agency requirements.

Other

20. Complies with YWCA NWT policies and procedures.

21. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

22. Must have clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check and proof of vaccinations.

Skills & Knowledge

23. Diploma in Social Work or Human Services with at least one year experience in related field or equivalent

in education and experience..

24. Knowledge of community resources available for victims of sexualized violence.

25. Working experience related to gender based violence prevention and background in working with

individuals dealing with addictions, mental health issues and disorders and other crises.

26. Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous individuals and organizations

27. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution skills.

28. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

29. Ability to deliver culturally responsive service and commitment to building individual cultural competencies.

30. Experience working closely with and in collaboration with community partners leading in collaborative

solutions to problems.

31. Ability to provide service using harm reduction, client led and trauma informed philosophies, particularly

responding to victims of sexualized violence

32. Experience providing client centred intervention and crisis intervention with diverse and vulnerable

populations.

33. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and adept at using data entry software including cloud storage systems - an

asset

34. Ability to maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries.

35. Ability to multi task and good time management skills.

36. Good public speaking and engagement skills.

37. Networking and developing partnership skills

38. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

39. Attention to detail and accuracy.

40. Cultural awareness and respect for women of various backgrounds.

41. Demonstrated skills in the area of advocacy

42. Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.

43. Clear criminal records check and vulnerability sector check.

Salary range is $37.64-$39.92/hourly.

Apply to ilar@ywcanwt.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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3. 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 )
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
Experience working with families facing conditions of risk (mental health issues, substance abuse, familyviolence, trauma, low-income, food/housing insecurity).
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Other skills/knowledge as outlined in the Job Description

Apply with cover letter and resume to Director of Housing at kate@ywcanwt.ca.

Note: Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. YWCA NWT thanks all applicants for their interest.

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