Interested and qualified applicants should submit a covering letter and a resume no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 4:30 p.m. to:

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
Attention: Rhonda Hendel, Director of Residential and Outreach Services
59 North Park Street
Brantford, ON   N3R 4J8
Fax: 519-752-0811
Email: rhendel@novavita.org
Tel: 519-752-1005, ext. 212

Qualifications

• Post Secondary diploma/degree in the social services field;
• Familiarity with the issues of domestic violence and homelessness including knowledge of the community and resources available to women and their children;
• Possess a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate;
• Ability to work independently and make independent and informed decisions;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills;
• Excellent working knowledge of telephone crisis intervention and one to one crisis intervention;
• Computer literacy essential;

Responsibilities may include all of the following:

• Provide supportive crisis counseling and referral to women and their children on an as needed basis;
• Assess the occasional “walk-in” client and provide supportive crisis counseling and appropriate referral;
• Provide an orientation of the shelter and its routines to new residents;
• Complete data input and documentation for new admissions;
• Willing and able to work all shifts including day, evening, nights and weekends;
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

• Ensure residents receive appropriate and timely crisis counseling;
• Complete intakes within 24 hours after admission;
• Ensure safety issues are addressed for residents;
• Adhere to a strict policy of client confidentiality;
• Complete shift changes in an efficient and timely manner;
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and meetings;
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures at all times;
• Keep client files up to date and ensure that 1A forms, daily recording, etc., are completed in a timely manner;
• Work cooperatively with all staff, volunteers and members of the community at large to serve the best interest of the agency.

This is a bargaining unit position.

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services is an equal opportunity employer.