SFNS Economic Toolkit (SET)
Zhaawanong · London, Ontario
Department
Zhaawanong
Employment Type
Relief/Casual
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
22.50
Job description
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Support Worker – Casual/Relief Staff. The primary role of the Support Worker is to provide crisis intervention, education on family violence, safety planning, referrals, advocacy services, information, and counseling to women and children who have been exposed to domestic violence at the 24-hour emergency shelter. The Support Worker will be supervised directly by the Shelter Coordinator at Zhaawanong Shelter.
Role and Responsibility
Using a holistic Indigenous led approach to principles of trauma informed care and supporting women and children who are fleeing violence and abuse, the successful applicant will offer compassionate and empathetic care and support to women and their children who require safety. The Support Worker will be responsible for the 24-hour crisis line, assessment and intake, safety planning, wholistic care approaches to wellness and housing support. This may include providing lay counselling and proactively intervening when crisis or conflict arises, which may include aggressive or disruptive in the moment behavior. The Support Worker will liaison with other social service agencies, record accurate and detailed shift notes and must be able to provide clear, concise objective communication regarding community members being supported.
Suitability
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Relief, as needed
START DATE: As soon as possible
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
Individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit are strongly encouraged to apply. It is beneficial to state in your cover letter if you are Indigenous or have lived expertise relevant to the position. At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however preferences will be given to qualified, Indigenous applicants.
Job Type: Casual
Salary: $18.00-$26.00 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Education:
Work Location: In person