WOMEN’S CRISIS SERVICES OF WATERLOO REGION

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Clinical Support Worker

Part Time

Women’s Crisis Services operates two 24 hour emergency shelters for abused women and their children, along with an Outreach program which provides supportive services to women and children in the community. We are a not-for-profit organization and work from an anti-racism and anti-oppressive framework.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with child protection workers in Domestic Violence cases as part of the Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) Collaborative

Women’s Crisis Services is working in collaboration with F&CS in efforts to more effectively address domestic violence in an integrated manner across the region. The goal is to improve outcomes for child welfare clients through increased access to service.

• Conduct initial clinical assessments with women and their children and appropriately assist with immediate clinical crisis intervention as needed
• Provide clinical intervention for women and children who are: F&CS clients; Outreach clients and/or those clients residing at one of the shelters

• Bridge the service gap by providing interim therapeutic counseling until long term counseling becomes available
• Engage clients in appropriate and meaningful clinical intervention in order to facilitate effective therapeutic change, adhering to the principles of solid professional practice.

Qualifications:

• MSW plus minimum two years demonstrated clinical experience working directly with women and children exposed to domestic violence
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers preferred
• Previous experience in substance abuse and mental health assessments definite assets
• Previous child protection experience a definite asset
• Strong knowledge of feminism and understanding of diversity, Anti-racism and Anti-oppression - cross-cultural perspective and awareness
• Strong knowledge and understanding of violence against women & their children
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; second language an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the community, staff and partner agencies
• Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
• Demonstrated computer proficiency
• Valid Ontario Drivers license, valid insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
• Travel required throughout Waterloo region.

This is a 21 hour per week CAW Local 302 union position. The hourly start rate is $23.80.

Please submit cover letter and resume on or before September 2, 2008 to:

Daana Wright MSW, RSW

Outreach Manager

Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

P.O. Box 32008

Cambridge, ON., N3H 5M2

Fax: 519-653-0902

Email: Daana.wright@wcswr.org

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.