child care worker - daycare
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Relief Residential Support Worker
Posted on July 08, 2026 by Employer details Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
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Do you desire a community that is free from violence and abuse in any of its forms? Do you have a genuine passion to support women and children move beyond violence?Do you possess a feminist philosophy and have an understanding of an anti-oppressive framework?Let?s start with the general details:Position: Domestic Violence WorkersLocation: Kitchener (Anselma House) and Cambridge (Haven House)Status: Casual (day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts)Hourly Wage: $26.06 per hour as outlined in the UNIFOR Local 302 Collective AgreementSchedule:Relief Residential Support Worker:Available for a minimum of (3) full shifts per week.Of these (3) full shifts, (2) shifts must be overnight shifts (awake), with (1) of those shifts being between Monday through Friday and (1) shift on Saturday or Sunday and (1) day shift.Relief employees must submit availability to work at least 9 of the paid holidays per calendar year.So, how do we define a Relief Residential Support Worker? The main buckets of work will include;supporting women and children to move beyond violence by providing crisis line support, safety planning, ongoing assessment, emotional support through one to one and group activitiesproviding community referrals/information, discharge planning and advocacysupport women to adapt to communal living and facilitate their transition to independencethe ideal Relief Residential Support Worker would have a flexible schedule, available evenings and weekends.Given this description we are anticipating the successful candidate would have the following skills and experience;BSW, MSW, or psychology degree from a recognized College or UniversitySSW with related experience in the VAW sectorResidential setting experienceExperience in the VAW Sector an assetFlexibility and priority setting required to de-escalate crisis situations and to manage the multiple demand of the role.Knowledge of the effects of all types of abuse on both women and children.Have a feminist philosophy.Understanding of an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework.Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations.Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to multi-task.Current and informed knowledge of the needs of diverse groups of women and children, such as ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, poverty, survivors of trauma, mental health and addiction issues.Knowledge of conflict resolution practices and negotiation techniques, as well as the ability to facilitate meetings, direct situations and implement rules and guidelines.Current knowledge of basic criminal and family law, The Child and Family Services Act and related legal issues and resources.Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in the use of computer software.Valid driver?s license, valid and sufficient insurance coverage and access to a reliable vehicle.Do you have the following additional assets?Experience in providing crisis intervention, trauma informed, harm reduction support and advocacy, risk and ongoing assessments.Experience working with interpreters.Knowledge of and skills in accessing and utilizing appropriate community resources.Valid First Aid/CPR-C Certificate and Naloxone training, will be provided if requiredAbility to speak in two or more languages.General employment eligibility requirements: Vulnerable Sector Police Record CheckWho Are We?Women?s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR*) provides emergency shelter to women and children fleeing abusive relationships. We operate two shelters: Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge. Our facilities operate on a 24/7 basis, and we pride ourselves in being more than shelter. We also offer a robust region-wide outreach support program which supports families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse.*WCSWR supports women, transgender and gender-- Location Kitchener, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$15.00 to $28.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #3434053
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