Relief/ Shift Women’s Service Worker

Three Oaks Foundation (TOF) , located in Belleville , provides emergency shelter, second stage housing, supportive counselling and outreach services to abused women and their children in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.

TOF is seeking *female applicants for a Relief/ Shift Work Women’s Services Worker

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, familiarity and experience working in violence against women and their children.
• Excellent counselling and crisis intervention skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide on-site and telephone crisis intervention support, referrals and advocacy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in the areas of domestic violence.
• Knowledge of the correlation between domestic violence, addictions and mental health.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing, non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of local and area community resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Professional belief system that is compatible with the mission statement, beliefs and aims of Three Oaks Foundation.

Additional Information:

• MUST HAVE Diploma/ Degree in a related Social Services field or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working in a women’s shelter
• Second Language/ multilingual, including ASL an asset
• First Aid and CPR an asset

How to Apply Here:

 Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their resume and cover letter, marked private & confidential, to the attention of:

Amy Dufrense- Shelter Services Manager at  [email protected]  no later than May 12^th at noon

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