Residential Caseworkers, Transitional House Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Svc

Job content

EFRY Hope and Help for Women

Dedicated leader providing hope and help to women and girls at risk

EFRY Hope and Help for Women empowers women and girls through a trauma-informed, inclusive, and gender responsive lens. Our client-focused approach strengthens emotional, cultural and social well-being through prevention, support, reintegration, and advocacy.

Residential Caseworkers, Transitional House (Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Services) Contract Full-time Position (40 hours per week)

The Transitional House is a residential program that assists women and girls who are trafficked and/or commercially sexually exploited to be supported to reintegrate into the community. The team works to facilitate residential programming that facilitates and is conducive to a safe environment, positive change, and trauma-informed care for its female youth residents.

The Residential Caseworkerworks as part of a team under the direction and supervision of the Program Coordinator and Manager (or designate). The individual assists with specialized day-to-day care and counselling to residents occupying the Transitional House program. They will be able to work well in a dynamic work and team setting. The Residential Caseworker is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, based on a rotating shift (overnight shifts required).

Areas of Responsibility:

• Builds positive, respectful, and non-judgmental relationships with youth and their support systems
• Provides direct service, assessment and case management services to all youth living in the transitional house using a trauma-informed approach
• Oversees the operations of the transitional house including monitoring its health and safety, fostering its sanctuary, enforcing house rules, policies and procedures, responding to crisis situations, and other duties as required
• Assesses and works with clients in order to implement a strategic plan of care all while providing ongoing support
• Advocates on the youth’s behalf and acts as a positive role model for youth
• Distributes, documents, and administers medication to the youth as required
• Attends medical, dental, optical, and other appointments and documents outcomes in accordance with Agency standards
• Supervises and participates in pre-planned residential activities and special events
• Operates as part of a team and shares decision making, duties, and communicates effectively while on shift
• Participates as a member of the team, taking initiative and assuming responsibility
• Assists with training and directing volunteers, students, part-time and relief staff
• Maintains positive relationships and interacts with various segments of the community including (but not limited to) referral bodies, CAS, client family members, neighbours, Property Management personnel, etc.
• Keeps abreast of trends, community resources and developments in the youth care profession by participating in workshops, conferences, and continued professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or designate

Successful candidates will have:

• A degree and/or diploma from a University or College in a related field with experience working with vulnerable populations; prior experience working with women and girls is considered an asset
• The ability to maintain and encourage confident assessment, counselling and program facilitation skills in order to engage, support, and interact with clients using a trauma-informed approach
• Practical knowledge and experience facilitating gender specific and responsive programming
• A thorough understanding of issues pertaining to youth
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and a strong understanding of case management principles
• Demonstrated client-focused counselling skills and role modelling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven leadership skills and strong knowledge of community resources
• Ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique needs and qualities of each client
• Diagnostic and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse client group in a diplomatic and non-judgmental manner
• Problem solving and leadership skills, with the ability to judiciously handle crisis situations with clients
• A broad knowledge of community resources and the ability to strongly advocate for clients and make professional referrals
• Valid First Aid / CPR certification
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) – criminal background check
• A valid Ontario driver’s license

How to Apply: If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual, with a passion to support a charity organization, please send your updated resume and cover letter to ANNA KRUSAROVSKI at akrusarovski@efryhope.com by June 7, 2024 @ 11:59 PM.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the EFRY Hope and Help for Women. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit to submit a Vulnerable Sector Search prior to the commencement of the position.

Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit to submit a Vulnerable Sector Search prior to the commencement of the position.

Accessible Hiring Practices

At EFRY Help and Hope for Women, we are committed to developing an inclusive workplace to better serve our communities.

We believe that it is paramount to create space where all folks have the opportunity to actualize their professional capacity, build strong relationships, celebrate diversity, collaborate with one another, and find success. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.

Upon request, accommodation for applications with disabilities is available. If you are applying for this position and require accommodation, please contact lbailey@efryhope.com and we will work with you to meet your needs

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-01
Expected start date: 2023-06-01