(Bargaining Unit Position as per Collective Agreement)
1 Position
Wage $23.42 - $26.38 Per hour
Posting No. MS0600
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Child and Youth Client Advocate uses a client-centered approach to support children and youth who are experiencing abuse and/or homelessness. The Child and Youth Client Advocate will provide trauma-informed and anti-racist anti-oppressive services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in providing support and advocacy to children and youth in the shelter
Plan and assist in the facilitation of recreational activities to suit the needs of the program; this includes ongoing assistance with the children's playroom
Ensure the overall safety and security of the shelter is maintained
Participate in Emergency Residential Child and Youth and Child Witness Program (LEAF) planning as required, including program development, promotion and evaluation
Immediately report any child protection concerns to the Manager, Residential Programming or Director, Women's Services
Assist staff in the daily maintenance of the program. This may include, but is not limited to, such things as: cleaning the playroom, providing childcare while mothers attend meetings, and identifying maintenance and security needs
Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality
Follow Mission Services workplace health and safety policies and procedures at all times and identify any health and safety concerns and report to management
Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of person-centered service to residents
QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree or diploma in Child & Youth Worker, Social Services Worker, Assaulted Women & Children Counsellor/Advocate diploma, Social Work or related program in a post-secondary institution
Minimum two (2) years of work experience in any of the following fields: gender-based violence, child development and mental health, counselling or other social services supporting vulnerable women and children
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative
Strong interpersonal skills
Exemplifies excellent skills in working with vulnerable people
Organized, with good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
Committed to upholding the organization's mission, values and standards
Demonstrated understanding around importance of confidentiality
HOURS OF WORK:
Variable hours of work per week, up to 22 hours per week
Must be available to work day, afternoon, night, weekday and weekend shifts
REQUIREMENTS:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
COMPENSATION:
Wage starts at $23.42 per hour
At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions.
Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.
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