LEAF Group Facilitator

Mission Services of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Effective Anti-Violence in Families (LEAF) Group Facilitator will plan and facilitate various therapeutic programs for children who have witnessed family violence, in both group and one-on-one settings. The LEAF Group Facilitator will provide service from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and intersectional feminist framework, respecting each individual’s self-determination and personal decision-making.

Requirements

Successful candidates will hold at minimum a diploma in Child and Youth Work or Early Childhood Education.
Minimum two (2) years of work experience in the field of gender-based violence, child development and mental health, counselling and other social services supporting vulnerable women and children
Minimum one (1) year of experience developing and facilitating social-recreation and therapeutic programming that is age and need appropriate
Demonstrated understanding of working from an intersectional feminist lens
Demonstrated ability to provide person-centered, trauma informed and anti-racist anti oppressive supports to women and children with diverse experiences and identities
Excellent counselling, behaviour management, crisis intervention, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations
Confident decision maker and enthusiastic team player
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test

Nice To Haves

Preference for a diploma in Assaulted Women and Children Counsellor and Advocate, Child and Youth Care degree, or Social Work degree
two to four (2-4) years is preferred
Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of gender-based violence, child abuse and safety, as well as related effects on parenting, mother-child relationships and child development
Fluency in French is an asset
Committed to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards

Responsibilities

Provide supportive case management in relation to education on women abuse to residents and outreach service users
Plan and facilitate a variety of supportive programs for children who have witnessed family violence, both in a group and one on one setting; early intervention is offered to support children who have experienced harmful effects of witnessing violence
Ensure the overall safety and security of the shelter is maintained
Identify child welfare concerns and comply with Duty to Report obligations in accordance with the Child and Family services Act and good practices in working with women-identified individuals and children around child-welfare concerns. Collaborate with Children’s Aid Society/Catholic Children’s Aid Society as needed.
Support in the development of a risk assessment and detailed personal safety plan for women-identified individuals and their dependents who have experienced violence and review and update as the service user’s situation changes
Provide supportive programming for service users (residents and outreach) who are supporting dependents who have witnessed abuse
Provide a comprehensive assessment for each individual, and identify goals pertinent to each individual service user
Provide information on resources and referrals to service users, in accordance with their needs and requests
Participate in programming evaluation, when required
Provide follow up to services users for up to three (3) months after completion of the program
Keep systematic records using automated case management software and in-house tools developed by Inasmuch House
Represent the LEAF program in the community through public education and promotion; this will be done in consultation with management and partner agencies
Understand and follow protocols with community partners such as Hamilton Police Services, Children’s Aid Society, and the School Board
Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conference meetings
Participate in outreach department meetings and attend monthly LEAF Group Facilitator Meetings
Participate in weekly check in program meetings with management
Work safely and identify and report any health and safety concerns to management, in accordance with Mission Services’ Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy
Understand and adhere to all Mission Services, Inasmuch House, and Shelter Standards policies and procedures
Other duties as required to ensure the continuation of service to participants in the space