1 jobs found in 145 Beech St., Strathroy, On, Canada

At the Women’s Rural Resource Centre of Strathroy and Area (WRRC), we are leaders of the women’s movement in our local community: deepening understanding, fostering connection and casting vision for a world governed by principals of peace and not patriarchy.  We use a feminist lens and anti-oppressive framework to deliver prevention, education and crisis response to women and their families who have been impacted by violence and abuse in rural Middlesex. This includes a 24 hour helpline and emergency shelter, risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, system navigation, counselling, groups and programming, a community garden and food cupboard, as well as leading community development and collaboration.  We have a bold vision to expand our agency through innovative partnerships while responding to emergent needs by experimenting, evolving and recreating ourselves to best serve the community we share.    WRRC is seeking a strong woman-centred Transition Support candidate.   Summary: Working 35 hours per week for 8 weeks, this role will support the transition and community program. As this position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, applicants must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.   Reporting Relationship: This position reports to Program Manager.   Primary Responsibilities Complete program intake sessions and strengths-based assessments for  women seeking WRRC community programs Provide internal and external linkages and agency referrals as appropriate Participate in service coordination and community development to facilitate service planning and delivery Maintain current knowledge of social services available throughout community Collaborate and coordinate services and resources with women, social supports and community agencies Assist with recruiting and screening of possible housing applicants Seek out and develop relationships to facilitate housing opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized women Provide on-going support to the Program team     Job Specifications Required Qualifications: Superior communication, listening and customer service skills Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills. Good working knowledge of computer office technology and applications Clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Ability to work independently as well as in a team.     Hours of Work: 35 hours per week for 8 weeks. This position may require variable day, evening, night and/or weekend hours. Direct Reports: none Physical Requirements: This position will require providing on-going emotional support and advocacy to women, youth, and children who have experienced woman abuse in a secured shelter setting.  Ability to lift 25 lbs. Number of Openings: 1 Closing Date: Thursday, May 9 @ 5pm Submit cover letter and resume via email to: hr@wrrcsa.org   *No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*     Please ensure Cover Letter & Resume are saved as ONE .pdf file, titled:  LAST NAME, First name – Position