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Casual Crisis Intervention Worker required to provide client intakes, referrals, emotional and practical support(in person and by phone)to women in crisis. Managing household duties and shift work is also required. Qualifications:ideally you possess a diploma or degree in human services but we're willing to train the right person with a winning attitude. Experience working with vulnerable populations & a solid understanding of domestic violence is an asset. You must possess a valid driver's license, clean driver's abstract and have a minimum of 3 year's driving and insurance history. You must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent computer skills.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Women's shelter
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups