EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Crisis Support Worker, Alison McAteer House (full-time, permanent)

2. Family Support Worker - Indigenous Mental Wellness​

3. Family Support Worker - Transitional Housing 

4. Early Learning & Childcare Educators and Assistants (part-time)​​​

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1. Crisis Support Worker, Alison McAteer House (full-time, permanent)

Alison McAteer House is a shelter for women and their dependent children fleeing violence. Crisis Support Workers provides supportive crisis intervention, case management and support, advocacy, and community referrals to current shelter residents and women who call on the crisis line. Additional duties include offering life skills assistance to residents and helping with day-to-day operations of the shelter.

 

Candidate Duties & Requirements 

• Have an awareness of family violence issues facing women in the north                           

• Maintain confidentiality

• Have a non-judgmental attitude

• Good listening and problem-solving skills

• Be caring, empathetic, and compassionate

• Be able to assert clear professional and personal boundaries                                                         

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Show integrity and tact in dealing with people

• Vulnerable Sector Check

• First Aid-CPR (C), up to date immunizations, including Hep B  and TB

• Work well in a team environment 

• Have flexibility in meeting shift work requirements

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Salary is dependent on experience and position. Interested candidates for any of the 3 positions can submit their resume and cover letter to: Alison McAteer House Manager Email: amhsupervisor@ywcanwt.ca

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview. 

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2. Family Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Wellness

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The Family Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Wellness, provides support and coordinates services to current and potential transitional housing clients and families including intake of new admissions and discharge of housing units and collaborates with First Nations. Inuit, governments, agencies/organizations and community partners to improve the coordination and access to YWCA NWT programs and services. A main focus of this role is to identify and improve access to Indigenous or mental wellness services, supports and link clients with existing services, provide comprehensive client centred, culturally appropriate mental wellness services in the community, to provide programs and services and workshops which promote wellness, increase community awareness using traditional teachings to promote healing.

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Qualifications Summary:

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• A certificate in Social Work or Health (equivalencies considered )

• Knowledge of Indigenous peoples of Canada, residential school, sixties scoop, colonization, TRC and have an understanding of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

• Experience working with families facing conditions of risk (mental health issues, substance abuse, familyviolence, trauma, low-income, food/housing insecurity).

• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

• Other skills/knowledge as outlined in the Job Description

 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: hr@ywcanwt.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview. ​

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3. Family Support Worker, Transitional Housing 

Located in Yellowknife, NWT, and reporting to the YWCA NWT Director of Housing, the Transitional Housing Family Support Worker provides support and coordinated services to current and potential transitional housing clients and families including intake of new admissions and discharge from housing units. Completes case management assessment and develops plans for intervention that address housing needs and supports families to achieve housing stability. Assists clients to obtain suitable housing, access community resources, recreational activities and other supports to help them attain independent living. Supports clients with developing personal goals, life skills and safety plans to help maintain them maintain living independently. Provides crisis support and services within a trauma-informed practice approach.

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Qualifications Summary:

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• Diploma in Social Work or Human Services with at least one year experience in related field or equivalent in education and experience..

• Experience related to case management and life skills experience related to abuse, effective intervention experience with individuals and family related to violence and/or addiction/mental health.

• Knowledge of income assistance services and child protection procedures,

• Advanced knowledge of the signs of violence and abuse at an early age and effective interventions.

• Adherence to best practises working in mental health, addictions and family violence.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Crisis intervention, mediation and negotiating skills

• Working knowledge to teach Life skills and recreational programming for high need clients.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work cooperatively and professionally as part of a team

• and to work with other family members, agencies and community partners.

• Knowledge of tenant's rights and rental legislation and regulations.

• Knowledge of universal health precautions to protect clients and staff from the transmission of infectious

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• Formal training in non violent crisis intervention.

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To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: hr@ywcanwt.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview. ​

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4. Early Learning & Childcare Educators and Assistants (part-time)

YWCA NWT has openings for part-time ELCC Educators and ELCC Assistants with the After-School Programs operating at Yellowknife YK1 schools. Staff are needed between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Our programs open on September 2 and operate until the end of the school year in June. We are looking for staff to start on August 28th.

 

The after-school programs are play-based early learning and childcare centres under the direction of the Afterschool Manager. Educators and assistants will organize appropriate games, crafts, and activities for children, maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment, communicate effectively with child guardians, uphold the policies and standards of the YWCA NWT, support children effectively, participate fully as team members, and be reliable and responsible. 1+ years of childcare experience and knowledge of child development would be an asset.  

 

The YWCA NWT After-School Programs are for children aged 3.5 to 11 years old. They are licensed early learning and childcare programs through the Education, Culture, and Employment department, operating under the Daycare Act. Licencing requires all successful applicants to apply for certification through ECE. 

 

Staff interested in applying for a position with the After-School Program must meet the following requirements.

• Minimum age to apply is 19 years old. 

• Have completed the FREE NWT Early Childhood Essentials Course or be willing to complete the NWT Early Childhood Essentials Course before starting (link)

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Successful applicants must be willing to provide the following

• Clear criminal records check 

• A vulnerable sector check

• A standard First Aid course with AED

• 2025 dated Immunization record (must contain Hep B series, up-to-date tetanus, TB test, measles vaccination, Covid-19 series)

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Wages range from $34.20/hr - $37.50/hr for ELCC Assistants and $35.50/hr - $41.00 for ELCC Educators.

 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: hr@ywcanwt.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview. ​​​​​​​​​​​​

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